How can you tell the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence? a. clauses in a complex sentence are always independent. b. a compound sentence can be separated into two parts that can each stand alone. c. complex sentences contain coordinating conjunctions that separate the clauses. d. a compound sentence isn't made of stand-alone clauses.

B. A compound sentence can be separated into two parts hat can each stand alone.

b

Explanation:

compound sentences can be separated into two parts that can each stand alone.

answer: the first one

explanation:

explicitly is defined as “in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.” the rest are interpretive and not clearly proven leaving in fact possible “confusion or doubt” which explicitly, by definition cannot have.

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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