B, since none of the other answer choices seem correct.
Answer:
The answers are given below.
1.There are many limits on free speech= Weak.
2. The use of solar energy can affect foreign policy by decrease oil imports= Strong and unique
3.Too much dependency on technology is bad for people= weak
4.The federal government should spend at least 15 percent of its budget on developing renewable energy sources= Strong and unique.
Explanation: The sentences provided on the passage are divided into strong and weak category for thesis statement.
The sentence 1 and 3 are seemed as weak. Because these statement are very common as a statement. So it doesn't make any unique statement for the thesis. Moreover, these statements doesn't have any accurate information and logic which can make a biased view on the thesis. They are relative views which depend on the side effect.
On the other hand the sentence 2 and 4 is strong and more unique. These sentences are based on obvious issues which have accurate facts and information. As a result it is easy for the writer to present the topic strongly. Moreover these statements are about solar energy issue and renewable energy issue which unique to explain. Because now these issues are the trending matter in the world.
A.Yes. It is never appropriate to use someone else's words as your own.
Answer: C. an independent clause (A. a coordinating conjunction) Explanation: Although nothing is underlined, I think the question stiil can be answered. But first, a quick revision. Independent clause is the one that conveys a complete thought and contains enough information to stand on its own. On the othet hand, dependent clause can only express a meaning if it is linked to an independent clause via the subordinating conjunction. In our sentence, both clauses, "The harsh wind scoured the scant remaining leaves from the trees" and "A desolate landscape remained in its wake" are independent clauses and as such they are linked together via a coordinating conjunction "and". So, if any of these two clauses is underlined then the correct answer is "independent clause". However, if the conjunction "and" is underlined, then the answer is "coordinating conjunction".
