Read the following statement and choose the correct answer from the options below. A clause is a group of grammatically related words that contains a subject and predicate; a phrase is a group of grammatically related words that does not contain a subject and predicate.

When used to join two ... , a .... is usually preceded by a .... .

Marta had a strong Argentine accent, even though her father was Macedonian and her mother Irish.

I bought the little boy with the lopsided grin a lollipop.

That man doing a jig in the town square is my uncle the philosopher.

Because I forgot to exercise, I became weak and lethargic; however, I soon regained my energy.

I saw the cat creeping out of the bag.

That is the town where George Sand and Frederic Chopin spent their winter in Mallorca.

Charles, who is insufferably immature for his age, is only interested in trivial subjects and stupid jokes.

The cupcakes you baked for Harry smell delicious; unfortunately, he can't smell anything himself with that stuffy nose of his.

I have deep respect and admiration for Texas rattlesnakes, .... .