Why he didn't jump at the chance of a trip abroad, I really can't imagine.
Correct answer: C. Complex
- A. Simple
- B. Compound
- C. Complex
- D. Compound complex
Explanation
The sentence contains an independent clause:- I really can't imagineAnd a subordinate clause (introduced by the pronoun "why"):- why he didn't jump at the chance of a trip abroadThe subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, and it functions as a question ("Why...") that is being reported or explained by the main clause ("I really can't imagine"). This makes the sentence complex.
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