Which structure defines a compound-complex sentence?
AOne main and one phrase
BOnly subordinate clauses
COne single main clause
DTwo main, one dependent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Two main, one dependent
Compound-complex sentences contain at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
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