Even though it was getting late
A simple sentence contains one independent clause, a compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses, and a complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause.
An example of a simple sentence to describe your morning routine could be:
I wake up an hour before school.
An example of a compound sentence could be:
I usually eat cereal for breakfast, but sometimes I eat toast instead.
An example of a complex sentence is:
After I eat breakfast, I get dressed.
Answer:
Explanation:
If a dependent marker word is used, the clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. For example: "If she leaves" = not a complete sentence. If an independent marker word is used, the clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. For example: "Therefore, she leaves" = a complete sentence.
A loaded word is a word that not only informs but also caries some emotion with it, such as condemning, exciting, praising.
In the statement above the loaded word is "crushing" - it makes a qualitative statement about the defeat: it was a very definite defeat.
Answer: B
Explanation: That should be the right answer, I hope I'm correct.