Multiple choice Scientists spent many years and worked hard to invent TV. (complex) Scientists spent many years and worked hard so that they can invent TV. Scientists spent many years but worked hard so that they could invent TV. Scientists spent many years and worked hard so that they could invent TV. Scientists spented many years and worked hard so that they could invent TV. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation A complex sentence requires a dependent clause. Using 'so that' with the past tense 'could' correctly explains the purpose of the scientists' hard work.