Question 33

I finished mowing the lawn and took a long nap.

This sentence contains a conjunction, specifically the word "and," which connects two independent clauses.

A) I hid my journal beneath the bed

This sentence does not contain a conjunction. It is a simple sentence consisting of a single independent clause with no coordinating or subordinating conjunctions present.

B) The shovel was placed against the house

This option lacks a conjunction as well. It is a straightforward sentence that presents one complete thought without the use of any conjunctions to link additional ideas or clauses.

C) My grandfather told me all about his childhood.

This sentence is also free of conjunctions. It contains a single independent clause that expresses a complete thought, but it does not link multiple ideas together.

D) I finished mowing the lawn and took a long nap

This sentence includes the conjunction "and," which connects two independent clauses: "I finished mowing the lawn" and "I took a long nap." This linkage exemplifies the role of conjunctions in combining related ideas.

Conclusion

The correct answer, D, effectively demonstrates the use of a conjunction to connect two related actions. In contrast, options A, B, and C are all simple sentences that do not utilize conjunctions, thereby failing to meet the criteria of the question. Thus, D stands out as the only correct choice.