Which group of words in this sentence is an independent clause?

Back in New York once more, Bearden briefly became a songwriter before persuing art again.
A. Bearden briefly became a songwriter
B. became a songwriter before persuing art again
C. Back in New York once more
D. before persuing art again

How is the speaker's writing assignment in "theme for english b" affected by his setting in place and time? the speaker focuses more on his fascination with music than on the core of the assignment. the speaker reflects that he has nothing in common with his instructor, who will therefore not understand his essay. the speaker has trouble with the assignment because he questions what is true about his own identity.< < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ,,

Using the ideas in these sentences the reader can most likely conclude that the father 1.enjoys surprising his wife with news. 2.is easily provoked into over-reacting 3.does not hold high regard for ojukwu. 3.does not respect his wife’s political views. :

Which members of the press did nixon say have been the hardest on him? a. the television news agencies. b. newspapers c. tabloids d. public radio !