Question

question 3 (1 point)
how many independent clauses does a compound sentence have?

○ a none
○ b one
○ c one dependent, one independent
○ d two or more

question 4 (1 point)
which part of this sentence is a dependent clause?

when the storm ended, the streets were covered in branches.

○ a the streets were covered in branches.
○ b when the storm ended,

question 5 (1 point)
identify which sentence is complex.

○ a i ran to the store, but it was closed.
○ b because i was late, i missed the bus.
○ c i ran to the store, and i bought milk.
○ d i ran to the store; it was closed.

Explanation:

Question 3

A compound sentence is defined as a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses (clauses that can stand alone as a sentence) joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. So the correct option is the one that says two or more.

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually starts with a subordinating conjunction. In the sentence "When the storm ended, the streets were covered in branches", "When the storm ended" starts with the subordinating conjunction "when" and cannot stand alone, while "the streets were covered in branches" is an independent clause.

A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Option a is a compound sentence (two independent clauses joined by "but"). Option b has a dependent clause "Because I was late" and an independent clause "I missed the bus", so it's complex. Option c is a compound sentence (two independent clauses joined by "and"). Option d is a compound sentence (two independent clauses separated by a semicolon).

Answer:

d. Two or more

Question 4