Identify the sentence type. Because I already said yes to someone else, I can't go to the dance with you. a. simple c. complex b

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Identify the sentence type. Because I already said yes to someone else, I can't go to the dance with you. a. simple c. complex b

. compound d. compound-complex Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

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notka56 [123] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-14T13:20:25+03:00

Complex

A complex sentence contains a dependent clause and an independent clause. A dependent clause cannot stand alone. The dependent clause in this sentence is "Because I already said yes to someone else". This is not a complete thought by itself. The reader is left hanging. The independent clause in this sentence is "I can't go to the dance with you." This is a complete thought that can stand alone. These two elements make up a complex sentence.

A compound sentence is a sentence that has two independent clauses that are joined with a conjunction. As in "I am excited for the dance, so I bought my dress already". Both halves of this sentence are complete thoughts. A compound complex sentence contains a compound sentence and a dependent clause attached to it.