Read the sentence.

minerals are new mexico’s richest natural resource, and the state is one of the u. s. leaders in output of uranium and potassium salts.

which is the correct sentence structure for this sentence?

a. compound

b. simple

c. complex

d. compound-complex

The correct sentence structure for the sentence above is compound sentence (A).

Explanation:

Compound sentences join two or more independent clauses with a coordinator such as for, and or but, or a semicolon. Independent clauses are clauses that can stand alone as a sentence. They do not depend on a main sentence to complete their meaning. In this case, the two clauses are the following ones: "Minerals are New Mexico's richest natural resource and "and the state is one of the U.S. leaders in output of uranium and potassium salts". They have been linked with the coordinator "and".

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.