Read the sentence below and select the correct sentence structure.

because jake is so little, he cannot ride the roller coaster.

simple
compound
complex
compound-complex

Answer:

The correct sentence structure of "Because Jake is so little, he cannot ride the roller coaster" is Complex (C).

Explanation:

Simple, complex and compound type of sentences are three main types of sentences. Then, we also have complex-compound type of sentences.

"Complex sentences" have one “independent or main” clause and minimum one “dependent” clause. Independent clause is the complete thought and makes meaning in itself. Dependent clause depends on the independent one to complete its sense.

In the given sentence, 'he cannot ride the roller coaster' is an independent clause. It is making complete meaning in itself. The dependent clause is 'Because Jake is so little', which depends on the main clause to make relevant meaning.