Question

He is rich. He is not happy. The compound sentence formed by combining the two sentences is :

• A. Though he is rich, he is not happy
• B. He is not happy because he is rich
• C. He is rich, but he is not happy
• D. Being rich, he is not happy

Answer 1

Answer:

C. He is rich, but he is not happy

• A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, so, or yet.

• Here, both “He is rich” and “He is not happy” are independent clauses.

• The conjunction but expresses contrast between the two ideas.

Why the other options are incorrect:

• Though he is rich, he is not happy. — A complex sentence because though introduces a subordinate clause.

• He is not happy because he is rich. — A complex sentence because because introduces a subordinate clause and changes the meaning.

• Being rich, he is not happy. — A simple sentence with a participial phrase; it also suggests a cause-and-effect relationship.