The answer for this statement would be TRUE. An independent clause can also be a sentence itself, in fact, an independent clause is also classified as a simple sentence because it has both the subject and the predicate, and also, it conveys a complete idea or thought. Independent clause can also stand alone.
Im assuming you have read the book already that its talking about. So what you need to do in the second part is describe how the item affected the character. Like cause and effect. How did the rash effect him? After you do that make sure you say where you got the evidence from. Then the 3rd step explains itself. Write a paragraph on how the items affect their perspective. Hopefully this helps guide you because I dont have the time to read the full book. Just follow those guidelines
In this context lousy is being used as doing something poorly or badly. The family is doing a poor job at holding their new years resolution.
Strict is being used as stern in a way to not break character. / The father will not break his diet.
Stuffing is used as a way to say eating a lot or eating like a pig. The father was feeding himself like a pig.
