<span>Before watching the game, Skylar made artichoke and spinach dip, as well as super nachos.
That sentence contains an independent clause: </span>Skylar made artichoke and spinach dip.
As well as two dependent clauses: Before watching the game; as well as super nachos.
Given those characteristics, I believe that sentence is complex.
The answer is B.<span>.Shakespeare, the great writer, penned many famous sonnets. </span>
<span>The participial phrase barking in the yard modifies dog.
Ex: The kitten, sleeping peacefully on the window sill, never heard us enter the room.
Ex 2: Enchanted and enthralled, I stopped her constantly for details.
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