Question

Which group of words in this sentence

is an independent clause?
Back in New York once more, Bearden
briefly became a songwriter before
pursuing art again.
A Bearden briefly became a
songwriter
B became a songwriter before
pursuing art again
C Back in New York once more
D before pursuing art again​

Answer 1

The answers A because that group of words can stand alone and be it’s own sentence. Therefore, it’s an independent clause.