Question

Which group of words in this sentence is an independent clause?

Back in New York once more, Bearden briefly became a songwriter before persuing art again.
A. Bearden briefly became a songwriter
B. became a songwriter before persuing art again
C. Back in New York once more
D. before persuing art again

Answer 1

Answer:

Bearden briefly became a songwriter.

Explanation:

We know that this is the independent clause because an independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. None of the other answer choices make sense by themselves.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Explanation: