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Which of the following is the correct structure of a compound-complex sentence?
A) One main clause with two subordinate clauses
B) One main clause and one subordinate clause
C) One main clause
D) Two main clauses
E) Two main clauses with at least one subordinate clause
Compound-complex Sentence
A sentence type that combines at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Main Clause
The part of a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
Subordinate Clauses
Clauses that cannot stand alone as a sentence because they do not express a complete thought.
- Apprehend the composition and employment of diverse sentence types (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) in written communication.
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Naviya Raghuram2 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
A compound-complex sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, and at least one dependent clause. Therefore, option E, which states that it must have two main clauses and at least one subordinate clause, is the correct structure for a compound-complex sentence.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the composition and employment of diverse sentence types (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) in written communication.