Question

question 2
to be classified as a compound-complex sentence, a sentence needs—
○ one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses
○ one independent clause and no subordinate clauses
○ two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses
○ two or more independent clauses but no subordinate clauses

Explanation:

A compound - complex sentence is defined as a sentence that has two or more independent clauses (clauses that can stand alone as a sentence) and one or more subordinate clauses (clauses that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depend on an independent clause).

• The first option describes a complex sentence (one independent and one or more subordinate).
• The second option describes a simple sentence (one independent, no subordinate).
• The fourth option describes a compound sentence (two or more independent, no subordinate).

Answer:

C. two or more independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses