A simple sentence connected by a subordinating conjunction to a compound sentence is known as
A) a simple sentence
B) a compound sentence
C) a complex sentence
D) a compound-complex sentence

Question

A simple sentence connected by a subordinating conjunction to a compound sentence is known as
A) a simple sentence
B) a compound sentence
C) a complex sentence
D) a compound-complex sentence

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A compound-complex sentence combines elements of both compound and complex sentences, having at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses connected by a subordinating conjunction.

A Simple Sentence Connected by a Subordinating Conjunction to a Compound