Question

Identify the correctly written compound sentences:1. Good writers use parallel structure in lists to display strong logic 2. Bad writers create unparallel lists that lack logic. 3. Informational messages are usually organized in a direct manner 4. Sensitive messages are often indirect to avoid offending the recipient.

Answer 1

Answer:

C). Informational messages are usually organized in a direct manner but sensitive messages are often indirect to avoid offending the recipient.

D). Good writers use parallel structure in lists to display strong logic; bad writers create unparallel lists that lack logic.

E). Pie charts should be used to show relationships between parts of a whole, but bar graphs should be used to illustrate differences between items or variables.

Explanation:

A compound sentence is elucidated as the sentence that comprises of a minimum of two independent clauses together linked by subordinate conjunctions, comma, or semicolon. Such sentences aim to present two connected ideas together in a sentence.

As per the question, the options 1, 3, and 5 exemplify the appropriately written compound sentence as they all comprise of two independent clauses joined together.

Option 1 includes 'Good writers use parallel structure in lists to display strong logic' and 'bad writers create unparallel lists that lack logic' as the independent clauses expressing accomplished thoughts joined with a semicolon(;).

Option 3 involves the two independent clauses 'Informational messages are usually organized in a direct manner' and 'sensitive messages are often indirect to avoid offending the recipient' which are linked with the coordinating conjunction 'but'.

Option 5 also comprises of the two sentences 'Pie charts should be used to show relationships between parts of a whole' and 'bar graphs should be used to illustrate differences between items or variables' that can stand alone and joined together with the conjunction 'but'.