To downplay a dependent clause in a complex sentence, you should ...

[BrownTown3]

To downplay a dependent clause in a complex sentence, you should
 
  A) place it at the beginning of the sentence.
  B) place it at the end of the sentence.
  C) place it in the middle of the sentence.
  D) set it off with a semicolon.
  E) use two simple sentences.

Question 2

Which of the following is a compound sentence?
 
  A) Interest rates are low, and now is an excellent time to buy a home.
  B) Because interest rates are low, now is an excellent time to buy a home.
  C) Low interest rates make this an excellent time to buy a home.
  D) With interest rates low, now is an excellent time to buy a home.
  E) Interest rates are low.

[kaylee05]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Placing the dependent clause at the end or the beginning of a sentence generally gives the clause the most emphasis. Placing the independent clause in the middle of the sentence between other clauses generally deemphasizes the importance of the clause.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) A compound sentence contains two completely independent clauses, both of which could stand as sentences on their own. The clause Interest rates are low, could stand as a sentence on its own. Similarly, now is an excellent time to buy a home could also stand as a sentence on its own.