I waited for the bus, but it was late.
Correct answer: B. Compound
- A. Simple
- B. Compound
- C. Complex
- D. Compound complex
Explanation
The sentence "I waited for the bus, but it was late" is a compound sentence because it:- Has two independent clauses (I waited for the bus / it was late)- The two clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction (but)Both clauses are complete sentences that could stand alone, and they are joined together using a coordinating conjunction to show a contrast between the two actions.
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