Question

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• A. I went to the market and bought some vegetables.
• B. Although he was tired, he continued working.
• C. The teacher, who is very strict, gave us homework.
• D. She ran quickly to catch the bus.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. I went to the market and bought some vegetables.

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction. An independent clause is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a complete thought. An example of a compound sentence is, 'This house is too expensive, and that house is too small.