Multiple choice

(Simple/Compound/Complex): Billy slammed the door shut, but the velociraptor broke through. 

  1. Compound

  2. Complex

  3. Simple

  4. Dysprosium (Dy)

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Here, 'Billy slammed the door shut' and 'the velociraptor broke through' are joined by 'but'.