Answer:
An independent clause is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself. Independent clauses can be joined by using a semicolon or by using a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.
Example:
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
She wants to travel the world and see wonderful sights.
Our planets revolve around the sun.
The professor always comes to class fully prepared.
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I do not know the answer but why not look the words up in the dictionary.
Answer:
Words and their context clues:
precocious → skilled at the age of three
flabbergasted → blown away
dexterity → the ease with which she uses her hands
gloated → took pride in her paintings
agape → mouth wide open
Definition of the words:
precocious → to develop at an early age
flabbergasted → greatly surprised
dexterity → skillfulness in using the hands
gloated → to relish or dwell pleasantly on one's success or misfortunes.
agape → very wide open
Explanation:
From the above, I have been able to write out the context clues that helpus to understand the underlined words.
These context clues can be seen in the passage if carefully studied.
Also, I went ahead to give their meanings/definitions.
