Asked by Stephen Sieczkowski on Apr 25, 2024
Verified
A sentence that has two main clauses, at least one of which contains a subordinate clause, is called a ________.
A) complex sentence
B) compound sentence
C) compound-complex sentence
D) simple sentence
Subordinate Clause
A part of a sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
Compound-complex Sentence
A sentence type that has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses, offering sophistication and nuance in writing.
- Identify and construct various sentence structures including simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Verified Answer
SR
Sarah Reyes6 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A complex sentence has one main clause and at least one subordinate clause, while a compound sentence has two or more main clauses. A compound-complex sentence has at least two main clauses and one or more subordinate clauses. Therefore, a sentence with two main clauses and at least one subordinate clause would best fit the definition of a compound-complex sentence.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and construct various sentence structures including simple, compound, and complex sentences.