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The settlers moved into the unknown. They left the familiar behind.


Which sentence correctly combines the two sentences into a sentence with a compound verb?

AMoving into the unknown, the settlers left the familiar behind.

BLeaving the familiar behind, the settlers moved into the unknown.

CThe settlers moved into the unknown and left the familiar behind.

DThe settlers moved into the unknown, leaving the familiar behind.

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is C. not B. -Gradpoint


The correct answer is option C. "The settlers moved into the unknown and left the familiar behind". A compound verb, also known as complex predicate is a multi word complex that functions as a single verb. In the sentence "The settlers moved into the unknown and left the familiar behind" the compound verb is used in the form of V + V, were the verbs are "moved" and "left".