Question

which of these options is a compound sentence? choose 1 answer: a gizmo is scared of thunder; he hides under the covers whenever it storms. b whenever it storms, gizmo hides under the covers. c gizmo hides under the covers when it storms due to his fear of thunder.

Explanation:

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses (complete thoughts) joined by a semicolon, comma + conjunction, or other appropriate punctuation. Option A has two independent clauses ("Gizmo is scared of thunder" and "he hides under the covers whenever it storms") joined by a semicolon. Option B is a complex sentence (has a dependent clause "Whenever it storms" and an independent clause). Option C is a complex sentence (has a dependent clause "when it storms due to his fear of thunder" and an independent clause).

Answer:

A. Gizmo is scared of thunder; he hides under the covers whenever it storms.