Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A) Interest rates are low, and now is an excellent time to buy a home.
B) Because interest rates are low, now is an excellent time to buy a home.
C) Low interest rates make this an excellent time to buy a home.
D) With interest rates low, now is an excellent time to buy a home.
E) Interest rates are low.
Answer: A
Explanation: A) A compound sentence contains two completely independent clauses, both of which could stand as sentences on their own. The clause "Interest rates are low," could stand as a sentence on its own. Similarly, "now is an excellent time to buy a home" could also stand as a sentence on its own.
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