Question

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Which of these is the correct definition for a compound sentence?

a.

a sentence with one independent clause joined by a coordinating conjunction

c.

a sentence with two dependent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction

b.

a sentence with two prepositional phrases joined by a coordinating conjunction

d.

a sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A

B

C

D

Answer 1

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ANSWER

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D.

a sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation: A compound sentence is always two independent clauses (or two halves that could be read as their own sentence) connected by a coordinating conjuction.