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Which is the independent clause in the sentence?

The treasures that archaeologists found gave clues that King Tut's tomb might exist in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.

A. the treasures gave clues
B. in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt
C. that archaeologists found
D. that King Tut's tomb might exist

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It would be D because it is able to stand on its own as a sentence, which is an independent clause

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(a) the treasures gave clues

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