Question

Which of the following is a complex sentence?
A. My warthog is too aggressive; my mail carrier is terrified of him.
B. I like Canterbury because the cathedral there is spectacular.
C. The Christmas tree is huge; it almost touches the ceiling.
D. I started out as a physics major, and I got within a month of graduating before I switched to psychology.

Answer 1

welcome to open study!!

Answer 2

D. I started out as a physics major, and I got within a month of graduating before I switched to psychology.

Answer 3

It's complex because there are two subjects for each verb.

Answer 4

@vera_ewing is right

Answer 5

Oh and welcome to the world of open study

Answer 6

FYI - I would take another look at this. D. is NOT the answer!!

A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

An independent clause (unlike a dependent clause) can stand alone as a sentence.
Below are examples of complex sentences. In each example, the independent clause is shaded. The dependent clause is unshaded.

Stay in the bath until the phone rings.

The car swerved to miss Mrs Jackson, who had slipped off the pavement.

Both the wingspanroach and the bird would get along very well without us, although the wingspanroach would miss us most. (Joseph Wood Krutch, 1893-1970)

Leave while you can.

When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong.

A compound-complex sentence is made from two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Some examples:

1. Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with.

independent clause: "I haven't had the time to go lately"
independent clause: "I haven't found anyone to go with"
dependent clause: "Although I like to go camping... "

A compound sentence has two independent clauses or sentences. The independent clauses can be joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "for" and "but") or a semicolon.
Compound Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

She did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do.
I think I will buy the red car, or I will lease the blue one.
I really want to go to work, but I am too sick to drive.
I am counting my calories, yet I really want dessert.
He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.
They got there early, and they got really good seats.
There was no ice cream in the freezer, nor did they have money to go to the store.
Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone.
I would have gotten the promotion, but my attendance wasn’t good enough.
Should we start class now, or should we wait for everyone to get here?
It was getting dark, and we weren’t there yet.
Cats are good pets, for they are clean and are not noisy.
We have never been to Asia, nor have we visited Africa.
He didn’t want to go to the dentist, yet he went anyway.

Compound Sentences with a Semicolon

Joe made the sugar cookies; Susan decorated them.
The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.
The waves were crashing on the shore; it was a lovely sight.
There were white out conditions in the town; subsequently, the roads were impassable.
Check back tomorrow; I will see if the book has arrived.
He said he was not there yesterday; however, many people saw him there.
I am happy to take your donation; any amount will be greatly appreciated.
She only paints with bold colors; she does not like pastels.
She works two jobs to make ends meet; at least, that was her reason for not having time to join us.
Malls are great places to shop; I can find everything I need under one roof.
Italy is my favorite country; in fact, I plan to spend two weeks there next year.
He turned in the research paper on Friday; otherwise, he would have not passed the class.

Answer 7

D. is a A compound-complex sentence, but you need just a complex sentence. Take another look...and let me know if you need help!!

Answer 8

ok thanks yall