Question

Which statement is an example of a complex sentence?

A. Although he denies them, Dr. Vasquez faced several scandals last year.
B. Cars tend to be expensive, but airplanes are in a price range of their own.
C. People tend to use too many clauses in sentences that should be simple.
D. I am in favor of Proposition 1, and I am also in favor of Proposition 16.

Answer 1

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Correct answer for APEX test.

Answer 2

A - Although he denies them, Dr. Vasequez faced several scandals last year.

A complex sentences must have both a dependent clasuse (although he denies them) and an independent clause (Dr. Vasquez faced several scandals last year.

Options B and D are compound sentences (two independent clauses) and option C is a simple sentence.