The sentence that is correctly construed with an independent clause and a dependent clause is A) As they examined the evidence afresh, they thought of a completely different explanation.
The other sentences don't have dependent clauses, only phrases.
Answer:
Lorraine accepted the stockings and other gifts from Mr. Pignati because she wanted to be able to have something that she wanted but did not have to ask for. ... How does Lorraine Lie about the stockings? by telling her mom she used her bus ticket and lunch money to buy them.
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