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What is a 'complex sentence' characterized by?
A complex sentence consists of one independent clause (a complete thought) and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause, which cannot stand alone as a comple
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Question: What is a 'complex sentence' characterized by?
Answer options: ✅ One independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
- Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
- A single independent clause expressing a complete thought.
- Only dependent clauses joined by punctuation.
Correct answer: One independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Explanation: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause (a complete thought) and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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