Which option best describes a compound-complex sentence? (1 point)
Responses
A. an independent and dependent clause
B. a subject and a verb
C. two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
D. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
D. two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
To determine the option that best describes a compound-complex sentence, let's break down the definitions of the given options:
A. An independent and dependent clause - This option describes a complex sentence, which consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause. It does not include multiple independent clauses.
B. A subject and a verb - This option describes the basic structure of a sentence but does not adequately define a compound-complex sentence.
C. Two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma - This option describes a compound sentence, which consists of two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma. It does not include a dependent clause.
D. Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause - This option correctly describes a compound-complex sentence. It consists of two or more independent clauses, each capable of standing as a complete sentence, along with at least one dependent clause.
Therefore, the option that best describes a compound-complex sentence is option D: Two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.