Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?
A Ian and Charlotte worked and saved enough for a trip to Scotland.
B Originally, they wanted to ride bikes all the way, but they decided to take the train instead.
C In the entire world, there is only one art museum for children’s art, and it is located in Norway.
D The museum is the International Museum of Children’s Art, which occupies a big, old house.
Is it B??
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Never mind I just read the definition of a complex sentence is it D?
No.
That sentence has two independent clauses.
That sentence has two independent clauses.
That's three guesses. What is your final answer?
I dont even know anymore
Simple sentence -- one main subject + one main verb = one independent clause
Compound sentence -- 2 independent clauses joined by one of the FANBOYS conjunctions or a semicolon + a conjunctive adverb
Complex sentence -- 1 independent clause and at least 1 dependent (subordinate) clause
Compound-complex sentence -- Compound sentence plus at least 1 dependent clause.
What's your final answer?
Compound sentence -- 2 independent clauses joined by one of the FANBOYS conjunctions or a semicolon + a conjunctive adverb
Complex sentence -- 1 independent clause and at least 1 dependent (subordinate) clause
Compound-complex sentence -- Compound sentence plus at least 1 dependent clause.
What's your final answer?
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