The correct answer is **Amit has just bought a property in Lucknow.** (Option 1). **Comprehensive Derivation:** The correct answer is 'Amit has just bought a property in Lucknow.' Explanation & Key Takeaways: • A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb. • E.g.- I eat a mango. Hence, the correct answer is 'Amit has just bought a property in Lucknow.' Related Concepts: • A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but. • E.g.- I am working now, but we will eat later. • A complex sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. • E.g.- Because my pizza was cold, I put it in the microwave. • A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. • E.g.- The dog started barking so the cat ran away and I couldn’t keep up, so I stopped. **Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (Amit has just bought a property in Lucknow.)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference. • **Option 2 (Amit has just bought a property in Lucknow, it is located in Gomtinagar.)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 3 (Amit and his brother have just bought a property in Lucknow.)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 4 (Amit has just bought an extremely expensive property in Lucknow, in Gomtinagar)**: Incorrect distractor. **Exam Trap:** Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer. **Memory Booster:** Core mnemonic rule: Amit has just bought a property in Lucknow. corresponds to Option (1).