The first sentence is an example of (C) complex sentence because it contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The independent clause is: "humans were interested in astronomy". Dependent clause is: 'even before telescopes were invented' (dependent because it cannot stand on its own'.
Second sentence is an example of (A) simple sentence because there is only one subject 'Haley's comet'
Answer:
First question is C. Complex
second one is A. Simple
Bereft of his joyance. The door quickly opened
On fire–hinges fastened, when his fingers had touched it;
The fell one had flung then—his fury so bitter—
Open the entrance."
A. Beowulf opens the door of the mead–hall and finds Grendel waiting.
B. Grendel arrives and rips open the door of the mead–hall.
C. Beowulf keeps the door of the mead–hall closed as Grendel tries to enter.
D. Grendel tries to break down the door of the mead–hall but fails.
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Answer:
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Explanation:
b. the committee presented the petition
c. After we collected signatures
B. To show the audience that he believed that Boniface deserved to be in Hell as well
C. To show the audience that even popes are human and capable of mistakes
D. To emphasize Dante's need to impress Virgil with his knowledge of sinners
When Pope Nicholas is upside down in the third pit, he makes a mistake thinking that Dante is Pope Boniface VIII. After he understands his mistake, Nicholas says that Boniface also has to be in Hell, as well. Although Nicholas was known for his high moral standards and care for the poor, according to himself he was guilty of appointing new cardinals to the power among his own relatives.