alleryWhich clauses define a complex sentence in English?
ATwo coordinate clauses
BTwo independent clauses
COne main, one dependent
DSubordinate clauses only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. One main, one dependent
Complex sentences consist of at least one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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