Which sentence is a compound sentence? A. They stood and clapped as the maestro took a bow. B. Robert Frost wrote the famous poem “The Road Not Taken.” C. She was disappointed, but she accepted second prize with grace. D. If no one is brave enough to stand strong, we will have no more heroes.
The compound sentence is letter C: She was
disappointed, but she accepted second prize with grace.
Sentence structures
could be simple (one independent clause), compound (two independent clause with
coordinating conjunction), complex (a subordinate & independent clause) and
compound-complex sentences (subordinate & two independent clause). These
include clauses, conjunctions, coherence and balance and even to the number of
words you use in your subject and predicate. The benefit of complex or compound
sentences is that it could give you more explanation on the subject or topic of
the sentence. This gives you a much more understanding on what the sentence is
trying to portray or to message to give.
