Question

Which is a compound sentence?

A) His mother called to tell him about her impending divorce.
B) When the weather is just right you can see the top of Paris Mountain.
C) The printing press broke last night, so everyone's newspaper delivery was delayed.
D) Although he knew better, John asked her out on a date, and she (surprisingly) said, "Yes!"
Eliminate

Answer 1

The answer is C because both parts of the sentence can be its own sentence.

"The printing press broke last night."

And

"Everyones newspaper delivery was delayed."

Answer 2

Answer: C) The printing press broke last night, so everyone's newspaper delivery was delayed.