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big1devin

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Which of the following has two main clauses and expresses two or more thoughts of equal importance?
 
  A) A passive sentence
  B) A simple sentence
  C) A compound sentence
  D) A complex sentence
  E) A compound-complex sentence

Question 2

Which of the following has an independent clause and one or more subordinate thoughts?
 
  A) A passive sentence
  B) A simple sentence
  C) A compound sentence
  D) A complex sentence
  E) A compound-complex sentence


bitingbit

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

Answer: C
Explanation: C) A compound sentence has two main clauses that express two or more independent but related thoughts of equal importance, usually joined by and, or, or but. In effect, a compound sentence is a merger of two or more simple sentences (independent clauses) that are related.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) A complex sentence expresses one main thought (the independent clause) and one or more subordinate thoughts (dependent clauses) related to it, often separated by a comma.


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