Read the following sentence. Then, answer the question. Beatrice was unable to concentrate on her project because her brother's stereo was turned up to full volume. Which statement is correct? A comma is needed in this sentence before the word "because" to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.
The phrase "on her project" should be separated from the rest of the sentence by commas on both sides
O The dependent clause follows the independent clause in this sentence, so no comma is needed.
O This is a compound sentence made up of two independent clauses, so no comma is needed.

This is a compound sentence made up of two independent clauses, so no comma is needed.

Explanation:

Independent clause#1:

Beatrice was unable to concentrate on her project.

Independent clause#2:

Her brother's stereo was turned up to full volume.

Both clauses are explainable on their own and do not depend on another clause.

i think the answer is c.  

i would say that these are the two thesis statements best for a literary analysis essay on recurring themes in shakespeare's romeo and juliet:

1.  in romeo and juliet, shakespeare demonstrates that love comes in a variety of forms, be it romantic, familial, or between friends.

2.  shakespeare explores the struggle for identity through the character of juliet in his play romeo and juliet.

the other theses aren't reoccurring in this play. 

explanation: