Question

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence? A. The chef prepared a wonderful dinner that everyone at the restaurant enjoyed. B. Although college was expensive, Leonard was determined to get in, so he studied harder than ever. C. Ms. Spelling wants to go to the store, but it’s raining outside, and she doesn’t have an umbrella. D. The young dancer was so talented that hundreds of ballet schools invited her to teach. E. Although it was too late for breakfast, Annie made an omelet. But she burned it and had to order takeout food.

Answer 1

Answer:

Your answer would be B.

Explanation:

Sentence  B is a compound-complex sentence. A compound-complex sentence is a compound sentence with a dependent clause.

Dependent clauses, as opposed to independent clauses, fail to stand on their own because they are not complete sentences, they do not represent a complete idea (see 1). (1) cannot stand on its own because it does not represent a complete thought, it depends on a main clause to complete its meaning.

Taking all into account, it can be said that "although college was expensive" is a dependent clause. "Leonard was determined (...) than ever" is the compound sentence linked by the coordinator so.

1) *Although college was expensive

2) Leonard was determined to get in

Answer 2

Answer:

b

Explanation: