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I can't remember how it's supposed to be answered in common core though.
But an answer is an answer.
It would most likely be A. mend because solder means to join together
I think he means that humans don’t like being alone. It’s our nature to find someone or have a companion throughout our lives. We instinctfully talk to people to interact or make friends. That’s what I think he means
The dependent clause is between the subject ('The man') and the main verb ('was selling'). Hope this helps! I believe the answer is adjective option B