When you finish writing your essay, you need to proofread it.

which option describes the structure of the sentence?

a) dependent clause followed by an independent clause

b) independent clause followed by dependent clause

c) independent clause followed by another independent clause

d) dependent clause followed by another dependent clause

Stricken

Explanation:

Stricken means when an individual or something is seriously affected by a condition that is undesirable or unpleasant. For example, when we say someone is stricken by a strange disease, it means the person is being affected by a strange disease which brings an unwanted feeling to the person affected.

Therefore, the word in the text that means "seriously affected" is option A "stricken".