Change each compound or complex sentence below into a pair of shorter sentences. Use correct punctuation. You may add words if n
ecessary. 1. More than that, it infused the nation with a commitment to far horizons and new frontiers, and thereby kept the pioneer spirit of American life, the spirit of equality and of hope, always alive and strong.
Furthermore, the nation became committed to far horizons and new frontiers. The resultant effect, a sustenance of the pioneer spirit of American life. The spirit which is of equality and hope, always alive and strong.
A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses, which are usually joined by conjunctions. A compound sentence does not have a dependent clause.
A complex sentence on the other hand can have one or more independent clauses as well as dependent clauses.
Note: A dependent clause is a complete thought with a subject and a predicate that is not able to stand alone unlike the independent clause.
Oh, this is tough. Hmm, I would say the cause and effect structure with the expository (explain) style would be a good pair. You can explain the cause and effect in your essay pretty easy.
If this question refers to<span> Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist", then the Englishman lent theboy a book on alchemy, which the boy struggled with and eventually returned unread.</span>
The sentence that uses commas correctly is B) Rice, beans, and tortillas are foods commonly eaten in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. You have to add a comma in front of <em>and.</em>
