3. Which one of the following statements is an example of a complex sentence?
A. Sparrows at the bird feeder compete for seeds.
B. Neap tide is the best time for digging clams.
[C. The earth was spinning when Lucas first saw Lucille.]
D. The crescent moon is a symbol of Islam.
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To determine which one of the statements is an example of a complex sentence, we need to understand what a complex sentence is.
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone as its own sentence. A dependent clause, on the other hand, is not a complete thought and relies on the independent clause for its meaning.
Let's analyze the given statements:
A. "Sparrows at the bird feeder compete for seeds." - This is a simple sentence because it has only one independent clause, no dependent clauses.
B. "Neap tide is the best time for digging clams." - This is also a simple sentence having only one independent clause, no dependent clauses.
C. "The earth was spinning when Lucas first saw Lucille." - This statement consists of two clauses: "The earth was spinning" (independent clause) and "when Lucas first saw Lucille" (dependent clause). Therefore, this statement is an example of a complex sentence.
D. "The crescent moon is a symbol of Islam." - This is a simple sentence, similar to statement A and B, as it contains only one independent clause, no dependent clauses.
To summarize, the statement that is an example of a complex sentence is option C: "The earth was spinning when Lucas first saw Lucille."