Answer: The statement that is an example of a compound sentence is C. I'm trying to learn Spanish, and my friend's trying to learn French.
Explanation: A compound sentence is a sentence made up of two or more independent clauses that are joined by means of a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. An independent clause is a clause that expresses a complete thought; therefore, it can stand alone as a sentence. <u>C. is an example of a compound sentence because it includes two independent clauses</u> ("I'm trying to learn Spanish" and "My friend's trying to learn French"). Moreover, <u>both clauses have been joined by means of the coordinating conjunction "and".</u>
