Which of the following describes the structure of the following sentence?
The study of the past enlightens one with an informed perspective of the present, provided one takes the time to forge the connections.
A.
The sentence begins with a dependent clause and ends with an independent clause.
B.
The sentence consists of two independent clauses.
C.
The sentence begins with an independent clause and ends with a dependent clause.
D.
The sentence consists of one independent clause.