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Which sentence below is a simple sentence?a.Geese mate for life unlike humans who, according to the divorce rate, seem to have trouble committing to just one person.c.I do not own a Porsche.b.Scientists are working on a cure for the common cold and, when they find one, think how remarkably it will change the profits of the Kleenex and drug industries.d.Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop.

Which sentence below is a compound-complex sentence? a. My friend and I went to the beach today. c. My friend and I went to the beach today, so we went surfing in the ocean b. My friend and I went to the beach today, but we were not able to go surfing because it started to rain. d. Although my friend and I went to the beach today, we were not able to go surfing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A sentence composed of two independant clauses is called: a.Simple sentencec.Complex sentenceb.Compound sentenced.Compound-Complex sentence

A sentence that has a singular or compound subject and a singluar or compound verb is called:a.Simple sentencec.Complex sentenceb.Compound sentenced.Compound-complex sentence

A group of words that has a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought is called:a.Independent clauseb.Dependent clause

Which sentence below is a compound sentence? a. The dog ate his dinner and vomited on the floor. c. Marco was playing his guitar, so Gina went shopping. b. The students are studying because they have a test tomorrow. d. Debra and Oliver joined the gym at the same time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which sentence below is a simple sentence?a.Unless my girlfriend postpones her visit from Calgary, I will not have time to study for my exam. c.Jack and Jill went up the hill.b.The cat lived in the backyard, but the dog, who knew he was superior, lived inside the house.d.Knowing that you hate me makes me sad.

Which sentence below is a compound sentence? a. John and Mary turned in their homework. c. Max maintained that the database needed restructuring, and Laura agreed. b. When I saw what you had done, I was sad. d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which sentence below is a compound-complex sentence?a.Jenny hid the hen, and Benny tried (unsuccessfully) to hide the cow.c.I walked to the store to buy some milk.b.The cat lived in the backyard, but the dog, who knew he was superior, lived inside the house.d.It makes me happy that you love me.

Which sentence below is a complex sentence? a. Some students like to study in the morning. c. When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page. b. I tried to speak Spanish and my friend tried to speak English. d. The cat lived in the backyard, but the dog, who knew he was superior, lived inside the house. Please select the best answer from the choices provided