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The following is a complex​ sentence: Even though April began eating more fruits and​ vegetables, she decided to continue drinking soft drinks. Which of the following is​ true?

A.
A complex sentence has two independent clauses​ (two whole​ sentences).
B.
A complex sentence has two dependent clauses​ (two partial​ sentences).
C.
A complex sentence has three dependent clauses​ (three partial​ sentences).
D.
A complex sentence has one independent clause​ (a whole​ sentence) and one dependent clause​ (a partial​ sentence).

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D- because when you read it has one complete sentences, and then you have a partial sentence after that. .
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D is the answer because the last part can be a sentence on its own but the first part cannot.
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