Is the sentence compound, or is it simple with a compound verb? emilio and stuart jog and lift weights at the gym. a. compound sentence b. simple sentence with a compound verb

What's the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence with a compound verb?  Well, a compound sentence is two simple sentences combined with "and," "but," "or," or another preposition.  For example: I like cats, but my brother likes dogs.  "I like cats" can be one sentence, while "My brother likes dogs" could be another.  They are connected by "but."

A simple sentence is just one sentence; a compound verb is simply two verbs as the action for one sentence.  For example: "I like to read and write."  "Read and write" is a compound verb: there are two verbs.  However, this is a simple sentence.

Now, which is our sentence?  "Emilio and Stuart jog and lift weights at the gym."  Are there two simple sentences?  No.  But do we have a compound verb?  Yes: "jog and lift."  So, the answer is B: simple sentence with a compound verb.

B