Which of the following describes a simple sentence?(1 point)
Responses
a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are usually joined with a comma and a conjunction
a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are usually joined with a comma and a conjunction
a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought
a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought
Which features make up a compound sentence?(1 point)
Responses
two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
an independent and dependent clause
two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
a subject and a verb
two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and a comma
The correct answer is: "a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought."
The correct answer is: a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand what a simple sentence is. A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It is the most basic type of sentence and does not contain any dependent clauses or additional independent clauses.
In this question, option number four accurately describes a simple sentence. The other options include dependent clauses or additional independent clauses, which would make them more complex sentences. The key to identifying a simple sentence is that it contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.