Question

(10) This troubled the messenger as he and his horse trotted into the gate, and the gate closed behind them with a bang.
2. Sentence 10 is an example of a

complex sentence.
simple sentence.
compound sentence.
compound-complex sentence.

Answer 1

complex???

Answer 2

(7) The public may not be familiar with the terminology. (8) Therefore, alternative words should be used when communicating with the public
What is the best way to revise sentences 7 and 8 to make one compound sentence?

A)The public may not be familiar with the terminology, therefore, alternative words should be used when communicating with the public.
B)The public may not be familiar with the terminology; therefore, alternative words should be used when communicating with the public.
C)The public may not be familiar with the terminology therefore, alternative words should be used when communicating with the public.
D)The public may not be familiar with the terminology therefore alternative words should be used when communicating with the public.