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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of sentence is this? “I can’t really think of a country that has been stable for 1, 000 years.”
A
simple
B
compound
C
complex
D
compound-complex
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If two clauses are connected with a coordinating conjunction, it’s a compound sentence. If two clauses are connected with a subordinating conjunction, it’s a complex sentence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition of a Complex Sentence According to the Collins Dictionary, a complex sentence is defined as “a sentence containing at least one main clause and one subordinate clause.” The Macmillan Dictionary defines a complex sentence as “a sentence consisting of an independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.”

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four categories of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Each type of sentence has its own essential ingredients. For the complex sentence, those ingredients are an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Detailed explanation-4: -A compound-complex sentence is comprised of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.

Detailed explanation-5: -A simple sentence consists of just one clause. A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses. A compound sentence consists of two or more coordinate (independent) clauses.

Detailed explanation-6: -Because he was late again, he would be docked a day’s pay. While I am a passionate basketball fan, I prefer football. Although she was considered smart, she failed all her exams. Whenever it rains, I like to wear my blue coat. 25-Nov-2019

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