Question

1. match each sentence pattern type with its description.

1. complex sentence \t\t\t a. contains one independent clause and a minimum of one dependent clause

1. compound - complex sentence \t b. contains two independent clauses separated by a semicolon, a colon, a dash, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction

1. compound sentence \t\t\t c. contains one independent clause

1. simple sentence \t\t\t d. contains a minimum of two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

Explanation:

1. A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, so it matches a.
2. A compound - complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause, so it matches d.
3. A compound sentence has two independent clauses connected by a semicolon, colon, dash, or comma with a coordinating conjunction, so it matches b.
4. A simple sentence has just one independent clause, so it matches c.

Answer:

1. 1. complex sentence - a. contains one independent clause and a minimum of one dependent clause
2. 2. compound - complex sentence - d. contains a minimum of two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
3. 3. compound sentence - b. contains two independent clauses separated by a semicolon, a colon, a dash, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction
4. 4. simple sentence - c. contains one independent clause