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Which of the following 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 a compound-complex sentence because it contains at least one independent clause ("we go all the time") and at least one dependent clause ("Since we like to go on roller coasters") along with a coordinating conjunction that connects another independent clause ("but we have not been on that coaster yet").

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

This sentence is a simple sentence as it consists of only one independent clause with a compound object ("Mexico, Costa Rica, and Florida"). It does not include any dependent clauses or additional independent clauses, which are essential for a compound-complex structure.

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

This is a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause ("my mother told me I could not go to the pool") and one dependent clause ("Even though the sun was shining"). However, it lacks a second independent clause needed for it to be classified as 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 sentence is classified as a compound sentence because it consists of two independent clauses ("Holly needs to go to the grocery store" and "she does not have enough time to go there today") joined by the coordinating conjunction "but." It does not contain any dependent clauses, which prevents it from being a compound-complex sentence.

Conclusion

A compound-complex sentence must include at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. The correct choice, D, meets this requirement by combining both types of clauses, whereas the other options fail to include the necessary elements to classify them as compound-complex sentences. Understanding these sentence structures is crucial for effective writing and communication.

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