Question

Identify the structure used in each of the sentences below.

The hamburger came from Hamburg, Germany, and the hot dog came from Frankfurt. (1 point)
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex

Answer 1

Explanation: 1. The hamburger came from Hamburg, Germany, and the hot dog came from Frankfurt. - compound sentence

2.The idea of placing meat on a bun, however, came from the United States. - simple sentence

3. When the hamburger first arrived in the United States, it was eaten raw.- complex sentence

4. The French still prefer their meat rare, but the Germans eat raw hamburger meat. - compound sentence

5. Hamburgers first became popular among German immigrants who lived in Cincinnati.- complex sentence

Answer 2

The structure used in the sentences below is (B) compound because there are two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (and) with a comma. The independent clauses can express complete thought by themselves (in this case: 1- the hamburger comes from Hamburg 2- The hot dog comes from Frankfurt)