Question

Identify the sentence as​ simple, compound, ​complex, or ​compound-complex. Some Canadians go to the United States to buy cheaper​ gas; some Americans travel to Canada to buy cheaper prescription drugs. A. simple sentence B. compound sentence C. complex sentence D. ​compound-complex

Answer 1

This is a compound sentence-- it is composed of two independent clauses. Therefore the answer is B

Answer 2

The correct answer is "compound sentence"

Step-by-step explanation:

A compound sentence is formed by two independant sentences joined by a conjunction. In this case example, both simple sentences are joined by a semicolon.

A complex sentence, on the other hand, is formed by a simple sentence and a subordinate clause.