Syntactical Structure of Complex Sentences

Very Hard Language And Composition Syntax

Examine the following complex sentence:

Even though the storm threatened all evening, the old lighthouse stood firm against the waves, guiding ships safely to shore.

Which of the following best describes the syntactical structure of this sentence?

The sentence is a simple sentence that contains a compound predicate.

The sentence consists of a main clause and a dependent clause that introduces a contrast.

The sentence uses parallel structure to emphasize the actions of the lighthouse.

The sentence is a compound-complex sentence that contains two independent clauses.

The sentence predominantly features an inverted syntax to emphasize the lighthouse.

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