A complex sentence consists of
A) two or more independent clauses along with all modifying phrases.
B) a single subject and a single predicate plus any modifying phrases.
C) one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts.
D) two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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A complex sentence has one main clause (the main thought) and one or more subordinate clauses (subordinate thoughts). The subordinate clauses are connected to the main clause by subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns. Therefore, choice C accurately describes a complex sentence. A is incorrect because two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction form a compound sentence, not a complex sentence. B is incorrect because a single subject and predicate with modifying phrases form a simple sentence, not a complex sentence. D is also incorrect because two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction form a compound sentence, not a complex sentence.

A Complex Sentence Consists of