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QuizMultiple Choice

Compound and Complex Sentences

Question 1 • Common Core ELA 10 A - Aberdeen

A compound sentence contains

Answer
A
two or more dependent clauses.
B
two or more independent clauses.
C
two dependent clauses and one independent clause.
D
two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Explanation

A compound sentence joins two or more independent clauses, each of which can stand alone as a complete sentence. Therefore, the correct choice is “two or more independent clauses.”

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