I think it is A) Reference
C. If you feel like you have enough good information for your answer, then you will probably be right. Typically, it takes several sources but it will be worth finding to get good on an essay. Good luck!
An independent clause is found in a compound sentence and occurs when each clause can operate as a complete sentence in it's own right.
A subordinate clause adds information but does not serve as a sentence in it's own right for example, it relies on the main clause within the sentence to make sense.
The sentence you construct would be a compound sentence and would read:
The journalist met a source at the hotel SO THAT he would get the facts for an article.
Time heals all wounds. Possible kindness is rewarded but the former makes more sense to me :)
The answer is A because Finn helped out friends and neighbours and the manager gave him the job because he knows Finn is a good guy.