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yoooooman

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Which of the following has two main clauses, at least one of which contains a subordinate clause?
 
  A) A passive sentence
  B) A simple sentence
  C) A compound sentence
  D) A complex sentence
  E) A compound-complex sentence

Question 2

To downplay an idea, the writer should do what?
 
  A) Make the idea the subject of the sentence.
  B) Place the idea at the end of the sentence.
  C) Fill the sentence with multiple, contrasting ideas.
  D) Place the idea in the middle of the sentence.
  E) Devote more words to explaining the idea.


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sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) A compound-complex sentence has two main clauses, at least one of which contains a subordinate clause.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) If you want to emphasize the idea expressed in the dependent clause, put that clause at the end of the sentence (the most emphatic position) or at the beginning (the second most emphatic position). If you want to downplay the idea, position the dependent clause within the sentence.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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