Creating Strong Compound-Complex Sentences

Select the version of the compound-complex sentence that has the dependent clause in the correct place. Choose

the best answer.

Albel

Miguel downloaded the music, but the stereo was broken because we wanted to hear him sing.

Miguel downloaded the music because we wanted to hear him sing, but the stereo was broken.

Miguel downloaded the music, but the stereo, because we wanted to hear him sing, was broken.

* Miguel downloaded the music, but, because we wanted to hear him sing, the stereo was broken.

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Rishi

8 September, 15:43

Creating Strong Compound-Complex Sentences

Select the version of the compound-complex sentence that has the dependent clause in the correct place. Choose

the best answer.

Albel

Miguel downloaded the music, but the stereo was broken because we wanted to hear him sing.

Miguel downloaded the music because we wanted to hear him sing, but the stereo was broken.

Miguel downloaded the music, but the stereo, because we wanted to hear him sing, was broken.

* Miguel downloaded the music, but, because we wanted to hear him sing, the stereo was broken.

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Solomon Gibbs · Answer 1

B. Miguel downloaded the music because we wanted to hear him sing, but the stereo was broken.

Explanation:

Just an FYI ... Do note that answer A is also a compound-complex sentence. The problem with it is, however, is that it makes no sense.