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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.

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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

I did the test. Its an independent clause. The underlined portion is "a desolate landscape remained in its wake."

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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.

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