C. On several occasions.
Because they are telling you information based on a claim, informing you why. It is evidence, therefore an example.
Cats make good house pets. It's the main idea in the sentence, and it's independent also. The other clause is dependent, so it is not the main clause.
Answer:
A. Johnny had been badly beaten by Socs four months earlier.
Explanation:
What does Ponyboy tell Cherry as they are waiting in line?
