Which option is an example of a complex sentence? a. the death penalty should be abolished, yet it is legal in 32 states b. the death penalty should be abolished in the united states. c. the death penalty does not stop crime, and it is too expensive. d. because it is cruel, the death penalty should be abolished.

Sentence D is an example of a complex sentence.

Explanation:

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The difference between an independent clause and a dependent one is that the former can stand alone as a sentence as it represents a complete thought. The ungrammaticality of sentence A proves this point.  As you can see, without the independent clause (B), the dependent clause (A) does not represent a complete idea, it depends on the main clause to complete its meaning (C).

A) *Because it is cruel

B) The death penalty should be abolished

C) Because it is cruel, the death penalty should be abolished

Because it is cruel, the death penalty should be abolished

Explanation:

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