EBW$4$ Multiple Choice $16.$ Which sentence reflects clarity and inclusion in its diction?

a$.$ The committee wanted to ascertain the reason for the reduction in sales.

b$.$ They were anxious to consummate the deal.

c$.$ My manager studied the report carefully.

d$.$ The board of directors perused the annual report prior to culmination of the meeting.

$17.$ Which of the following describes a complex sentence?

a$.$ A sentence that contains a single subject and a single predicate.

b$.$ A sentence that contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

c$.$ A sentence that contains two or more independent but related clauses.

d$.$ None of the above