Question

Read the sentence.

The harsh wind scoured the scant remaining leaves from the trees, and a desolate landscape remained in its wake.

The underlined portion of the sentence is

A.) a coordinating conjunction.
B.) a dependent clause.
C.)an independent clause.
D.)a subordinating conjunction.

Answer 1

Answer: C.)an independent clause

Explanation: An Independent clause is the one that conveys a complete thought and contains enough information to stand on its own.