The correct answer is C) The baby cried.
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An </span>independent clause<span> is a group of words with a subject and a predicate. It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.</span></u>
The correct answer is D.
Gertrude's reaction suggests that Ophelia's madness is a sign of greater trouble to come.
Gertrude's reaction hints to the audience that things are going to get even worse, as foreshadowed by the depth of Ophelia's madness. Not surprisingly, things do get much worse for everyone.
Explanation:
COMMA RULE #3 – THE COMMA IN A COMPOUND SENTENCE: Use a comma before and, but, or, nor, for, so, or yet to join two independent clauses that form a compound sentence.
