Select the combination that creates a grammatically correct compound sentence

  Question 6a of 10 ( 3 Independent and Dependent Clauses 182589 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Take the two independent clauses below and select the combination that creates a grammatically correct compound sentence.

Daniel fought the lizard. Henry narrowly avoided the rattlesnake and an angry skunk.
 
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A. The lizard fought Henry, Daniel, the rattlesnake, and an angry skunk.
B. Daniel fought the lizard, Henry narrowly avoided the rattlesnake and an angry skunk.
*C. Daniel fought the lizard, and Henry narrowly avoided the rattlesnake and an angry skunk.
D. None of the above
 
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The correct answer is: Daniel fought the lizard, and Henry narrowly avoided the rattlesnake and an angry skunk.

  Question 6b of 10 ( 3 Independent and Dependent Clauses 293942 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Take the two independent clauses below and select the combination that creates a grammatically correct compound sentence.

Lizzie sang the song with all her might. Shannon filmed her performance while Matt applauded.
 
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*A. Lizzie sang the song, and Shannon filmed her performance while Matt applauded.
B. Lizzie sang the song, filmed Shannon’s performance and applauded Matt.
C. The performance was so good that Matt applauded and sang.
D. None of the above
 
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The correct answer is: Lizzie sang the song, and Shannon filmed her performance while Matt applauded.

  Question 6c of 10 ( 3 Independent and Dependent Clauses 293954 )
  Maximum Attempts: 1
  Question Type: Multiple Choice
  Maximum Score: 1
  Question: Take the two independent clauses below and select the combination that creates a grammatically correct compound sentence.

Hannah jammed her thumb. Kayle almost broke her hip and her elbow.
 
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A. Hannah and Kayle broke several bones.
*B. Hannah jammed her thumb, and Kayle almost broke her hip and her elbow.
C. Hannah’s thumb almost broke Kayle’s hip and elbow.
D. None of the above
 
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The correct answer is: Hannah jammed her thumb, and Kayle almost broke her hip and her elbow.

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