Question

in a complex sentence what is always present
Two independent clauses
Two independent clauses

At least one dependent and one independent clause
At least one dependent and one independent clause

Three independent clauses
Three independent clauses

Two dependent clauses

Answer 1

In a complex sentence, **at least one dependent and one independent clause** is always present. A complex sentence combines one independent clause (which can stand alone as a complete sentence) and at least one dependent clause (which cannot stand alone and provides additional information).