The answer is: C
In option A the writer talks about an assertion and in option B he expresses his disagreement with this assertion. <em>In option C, the writer clearly supports the claim that the American colonies could thrive independently from Britain.</em> Option D only extends the general idea.
Answer:
2. an adverbial clause modifying the verb are keeping
Explanation:
Adverbial clauses usually begin with a subordinating conjunction like <em>since, after </em>and <em>before</em>, and they contain a subject and a verb. Therefore, the sentence given is a complex sentence, consisting of a dependent or subordinate clause (<em>Since they already have an older cat</em>) and an independent one (<em>they are keeping the kitten in a separate room for a few days</em>).
“What happened? Why are you limping?” says Miss Prokes.
“Uh... I was just walking down the stairs but suddenly I stumbled and fell,” she says.
“Claire, how many times have I told you not to rush down the stairs, but you still do not pay attention to my words,” Miss Prokes sighs and says in a lowly voice.
