Which word in this sentence does the underlined participle modify? Finally, the forgotten words came rushing back to me

Is it
A. Words
B. Finally
C. Rushing
D. me

Which is the most accurate definition of a clause? a) a clause is any group of two or more words. b) a clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. c) a clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that can stand alone. d) a clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone.