Grammar Quiz

[ Subordinating Conjunctions and Clauses ]

Differentiate between a compound sentence and a complex sentence.

A. A compound sentence is formed by two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

B. A compound sentence is formed by two or more independent clauses joined by a subordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

C. A compound sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, while a complex sentence is formed by two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

D. A compound sentence is formed by two or more dependent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence is formed by an independent clause and one or more independent clauses.

Select your answer:
A  B  C  D  E 


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