Read the following sentences.

jay needs a raise. his boss does not pay him over minimum wage. jay pays for his car insurance.

which sentence part is bolded in the combined sentence formed from these sentences?

jay pays for his car insurance and needs a raise, but his boss does not pay him over minimum wage.
a
compound object
b
compound verb
c
compound subject
what is this?

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.