Question

Which is a complex sentence?
A) So, how can we improve the United States’ literacy rate?
B) Many Americans continue to struggle with different aspects of literacy.
C) Students of all ages are casting books, magazines, and homework aside in frustration.
D) If a student struggles with literary comprehension, he or she may require expert intervention.

Answer 1

D. If a student struggles with literary comprehension, he or she may require expert intervention.

A complex sentence contains a subordinate clause (cannot stand on its own)

Answer 2

Your answer would be D.