Which of the following is a simple sentence?

A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb. Options A, B, and C are fragments lacking a subject performing the action. Option D contains the subject "He" and the verb phrase "quickly jogs," making it a full sentence.

: For a singular noun, add apostrophe + s to show possession: "cat's toy." "Cats'" would be plural possessive.

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. "But" is a coordinating conjunction that introduces contrast between two ideas. In this sentence, it links the preference to read with the occasional action of playing with the cat.

The prefix "circum-" means "around," so adding it to "vent" (meaning to come or go) forms a word meaning to go around. Other prefixes don't convey "around."

Option D provides a broad overview and sets the stage for a detailed discussion, which is typical of an introductory sentence. The other options are more specific and suit body paragraphs rather than introductions.

Semicolons connect closely related independent clauses without conjunctions. Option A does this correctly.

The thesis statement is your original idea or argument and does not require a citation. Summaries, charts, and theories taken from other works must be cited to credit the original sources.

All pairs are homophones—they sound alike but have different meanings and spellings.

Option C correctly includes a comma after the introductory phrase and before the coordinating conjunction "but," separating two independent clauses. Proper punctuation enhances clarity and improves sentence structure.

Option B correctly capitalizes "New York," a proper noun, and uses lowercase for "Western town," as "western" here is an adjective, not part of a proper noun. The other options improperly capitalize common nouns like "At," "College," and "Geography," which should not be capitalized unless part of a formal title.