<span>Anderson argues that the characters represent "the essential American couple" (24).
This is the most credible way to present the information because it gives the author's name but doesn't add extra, unnecessary information or wording. It is clear, concise, and gives the right amount of information about the book and the quote. </span>
Independent clause and subordinate clause
Read the
compound sentence. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret
formula but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.
Independent phrases are:
Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula
she was afraid her assistant was a spy
