That is the reason why I couldn't meet you. What type of sentence is the given sentence?
Correct answer: C. Complex
- A. Simple
- B. Compound
- C. Complex
- D. Compound-complex
Explanation
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. In this case, "why I couldn't meet you" is a dependent clause modifying "the reason," making the sentence complex.
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