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Which is a compound-complex sentence?

Rationale

Since we like to go on roller coasters, we go all the time, but we have not been on that coaster yet.

This sentence is classified as a compound-complex sentence because it contains at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause, showcasing a combination of complexity in its structure.

A (I want to go on vacation with Sally to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Florida.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence is a simple sentence that contains a single independent clause. It expresses one complete thought without any dependent clauses or additional independent clauses, making it a straightforward statement rather than compound-complex.

B (Even though the sun was shining, my mother told me I could not go to the pool.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence features one independent clause ("my mother told me I could not go to the pool") and one dependent clause ("Even though the sun was shining"). While it is a complex sentence, it does not meet the criteria of having multiple independent clauses, hence it is not compound-complex.

C (Holly needs to go to the grocery store, but she does not have enough time to go there today.) YOUR ANSWER

This example is a compound sentence that combines two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction ("but"). However, it lacks a dependent clause, which is necessary to classify it as a compound-complex sentence.

Conclusion

A compound-complex sentence must consist of multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. The correct example, "Since we like to go on roller coasters, we go all the time, but we have not been on that coaster yet," fulfills this requirement, incorporating both independent and dependent clauses to create a more intricate sentence structure. The other options fail to meet this definition by either being simple or lacking the necessary components of a compound-complex sentence.

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