I suppose the underlined word is "fortitude". The word that most closely defines it would be strength. Fortitude means courage in a dangerous or adversary situation; endurance, resilience. This passage draws on the traditional, patriarchal prejudice of women as frail, weak creatures that have to rely on men for courage and strength.
The group of words that qualifies as a dependent clause as written on the options, is letter A. Because there is no evidence. The rest of the sentences are independent clauses. The word 'because' is a kind of conjunction that begins with a dependent clause. Therefore, the answer is letter A.
Answer:
1. Symbolic _ metaphorical
2. Disagreeing (with) _ contradicting
3. Approaching _ impending
4. Conflict _ confrontation
5. Unneeded _ redundant
6. Exaggerating _ overstating
<h3>Fill in the blank</h3>
1. Susan was being <u>metaphorical</u> when she said that she's been riding a roller coaster of emotions since she met her byfriend.
2. As I walked into the empty party hall, I realized my sister was <u>overstating </u>the situation when she said everyone from school would be there.
3. I hate arguing, so <u>confrontation</u> always makes me feel anxious.
4. Mr. Price repeated himself so often that his lessons soon became <u>redundant.</u>
5. My best friend has been helping me plan my <u>impending</u> birthday bash.
6. Josh got on his mother's nerves by <u>contradicting</u> everything she said to him.
Sodium and aluminum are in the same period, and therefore have similar chemical properties. It's B.
