The answer for this question is A
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He gained a medal from Montenegro for valor, and was made an officer.
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I hope this is right.
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for me i think its B sorry if im wrong
The independent clause is "WE ARE NOT EATING ON THE PATIO" the reason why, is because the second part of the sentence cannot stand on its own, due to the fact it has a because in it. because is a transition word.