Which of the following describes a simple sentence?
A. a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are usually joined with a comma and a conjunction
B. a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
C. a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
D. a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought
D. a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought
Which features make up a compound sentence?
A. an independent and dependent clause
B. a subject and a verb
C. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
D. two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
D. two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
Which option describes a complex sentence?
A. a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought
B. a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined with a comma and a conjunction
C. a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
D. a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
C. a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Which option best describes a compound-complex sentence?
A. two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
B. an independent and dependent clause
C. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
D. a subject and a verb