Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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True or False: Compound-complex sentences are the most complicated form of sentence.

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True

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound-complex sentence?

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A semicolon or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is used to separate independent clauses.

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Identify the correctly punctuated compound-complex sentence: 'Although I like to read, I don't have time; I prefer watching movies.'

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The sentence is correctly punctuated.

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What punctuation rule applies when a dependent clause precedes an independent clause?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause.

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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause? 'Because I was late' or 'I arrived on time'?

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'Because I was late' is a dependent clause.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the fragment in the following options: 'Running the stand' or 'He ran the stand.'

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'Running the stand' is a fragment.

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a compound-complex sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although I enjoy hiking, I prefer to stay home when it rains, and I often read books.