Phrase b independent clause
I would say the best answer is A, he hides behind a tree. I was in between A and D, but one can run in a park.
B wouldn't work because him being dressed in ordinary street clothes doesn't show that he's afraid of something.
C wouldn't work because although yes, he was panting, that could mean that he's just tired; not necessarily, scared.
The man hiding behind the tree is the best evidence for the conclusion of him being afraid of something. Also in the passage it states, "....he moved behind a tree. Seeming not to notice my presence, he stood with his back against the trunk, panting."
Answer: C
Explanation:
Hideous is the strongest word form of "ugly."
Each sister learns about her heritage through looking at the clothing patches that were sown. The quilt, fabric, and every element of the works of clothing put together had meanings that pointed out the story (or the history, in this case) of the heritage of the family.
