First, read the pair of sentences and notice how they were combined. then, indicate if the new sentence includes a compound subject, compound verb, or compound object. the male lion is a strong fighter. the male lion is called the “king of the jungle.” the male lion is a strong fighter and is called the “king of the jungle.”

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?