Question

what is the difference between a compound and a compound - complex sentence? a compound sentence contains one dependent clause, while a compound - complex has none. a compound - complex sentence contains only one subject and one predicate. a compound sentence has two independent clauses; a compound - complex sentence has at least two independent and one dependent clause. a compound sentence is always longer than a compound - complex sentence.

Explanation:

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). A compound - complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. The first option is incorrect as a compound sentence has no dependent clauses. The second option is wrong because a compound - complex sentence has multiple clauses, not just one subject and one predicate. The fourth option is incorrect as the length is not the defining characteristic.

Answer:

C. A compound sentence has two independent clauses; a compound - complex sentence has at least two independent and one dependent clause.