The first clause in a compound sentence receives more emphasis ...

[Zulu123]

The first clause in a compound sentence receives more emphasis than the second, independent clause.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

When you want to give equal weight to two closely related ideas in a single sentence, use a compound sentence.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[bhavsar]

Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

True

[Zulu123]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ktidd]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it