I’m sorry, I don’t quite understand your question. Would you like to further elaborate so I can help? Let me know :)
The first option of "friction and air resistance being the reason for him to slow down
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1. adverb clause, it shows that he realized ( verb ) that she wouldn't show up
2. it may be independent clause ( because it makes a complete sentence )
3. adjective clause, explaining who is holding the basket ( basket is a noun )<span />
She made a proposal at the staff meeting to stop sending text.
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The answer you picked seems most appropriate to the statement listed above
