Question

Which of these options is a compound sentence? Choose 1 answer: Choose 1 answer: (Choice A) A The venus fly trap snapped shut, but the nearby bug narrowly escaped being caught. (Choice B) B The venus fly trap snapped shut, catching a bug. (Choice C) C The venus fly trap snapped shut and caught a bug.

Answer 1

The venus fly trap snapped shut, but the nearby bug narrowly escaped being caught.

Step-by-step explanation:

Compound Sentences refer to set of two combined sentences or phrases, through conjunctions & punctuation pauses. They represent two linked facts in a single sentence, enrich the narrative.

'The venus fly trap snapped shut, but the nearby bug narrowly escaped being caught' is a Compound Sentence