Question

select the option that is a compound-complex sentence with a conjunctive adverb. a david preferred corn chowder with red chiles; however, betty insisted on clam chowder for dinner. b since betty was from new england, clam chowder was a more comforting and familiar food for her. c the clam chowder was excellent, but wouldnt taste right with red chiles, so david left them out. d corn chowder is betty spicy since corn tends to be sweet, while clams tend to be more savory.

Explanation:

A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause, or uses a conjunctive adverb to link independent clauses. Option A has two independent clauses ("David preferred corn chowder..." and "Betty insisted on clam chowder...") connected by the conjunctive adverb "however" (preceded by a semicolon, as standard for conjunctive adverbs linking independent clauses). Option B is complex (one dependent clause "Since Betty..." + one independent clause). Option C is compound (two independent clauses linked by "but" and "so"). Option D is complex (dependent clauses "since corn..." and "while clams..."). Thus, A meets the criteria.

Answer:

A. David preferred corn chowder with red chiles; however, Betty insisted on clam chowder for dinner.