Which one of the following statements is an example of a complex sentence?
A. Neap tide is the best time for digging clams.
B. Sparrows as the bird feeder compete for seeds.
C. The earth was spinning when Lucas firs saw Lucille.
D. The crescent moon is a symbol of Islam.
Answer is "C"
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To determine which one of the statements is an example of a complex sentence, we need to understand what a complex sentence is. A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Now, let's analyze each statement:
A. "Neap tide is the best time for digging clams." - This statement is a simple sentence. It only consists of one independent clause.
B. "Sparrows at the bird feeder compete for seeds." - This statement is also a simple sentence. It also consists of only one independent clause.
C. "The earth was spinning when Lucas first saw Lucille." - This statement is a complex sentence. It contains two clauses: "The earth was spinning" (independent clause) and "when Lucas first saw Lucille" (dependent clause).
D. "The crescent moon is a symbol of Islam." - This statement is a simple sentence. It only consists of one independent clause.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. "The earth was spinning when Lucas first saw Lucille."