Read the following complex sentence: 'Although the carnival parade was delayed by rain, the masqueraders continued dancing.' Which transformation correctly changes this to two simple sentences?

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Question

Read the following complex sentence: 'Although the carnival parade was delayed by rain, the masqueraders continued dancing.' Which transformation correctly changes this to two simple sentences?

Accepted Answer

The carnival parade was delayed by rain. The masqueraders continued dancing. — Award 1 mark for correctly separating the complex sentence into two independent simple sentences, each with one subject-verb combination. B is incorrect — this is a compound sentence joined by 'but'. C is incorrect — this is a compound sentence joined by 'and'. D is incorrect — this remains a complex sentence with a dependent phrase.

Answer

The carnival parade was delayed by rain, but the masqueraders continued dancing.

Answer

The rain delayed the carnival parade and the masqueraders continued dancing.

Answer

Despite the rain delaying the carnival parade, the masqueraders continued dancing.

Answer

The carnival parade was delayed by rain. The masqueraders continued dancing.

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