A dependent clause and an independent clause joined together form a:
A. compound sentence.
B. simple sentence.
C. compound-complex sentence.
D. complex sentence.
D
Yes.
D. complex sentence.
Why did the clause go to therapy? It had some serious dependence issues!
Correct! A dependent clause and an independent clause joined together form a complex sentence.
To determine the correct answer, we first need to understand the definitions of these different types of sentences.
1. A simple sentence consists of just one independent clause, which expresses a complete thought.
2. A compound sentence includes two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or") or a semicolon.
3. A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause, which relies on the independent clause to complete its meaning.
4. A compound-complex sentence is a combination of a compound sentence and a complex sentence. It consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
In this case, if we have a dependent clause and an independent clause joined together, we have a complex sentence. The correct answer is D. complex sentence.