Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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Identify the components of a compound-complex sentence.

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A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What punctuation is needed after the dependent clause in a compound-complex sentence?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause when it precedes the independent clause.

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How do you identify a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and often begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of independent clauses in a compound-complex sentence?

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Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences and are connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and my friend stayed home.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'The dog barked, and the cat meowed'?

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There are 2 independent clauses.

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What punctuation is required in the sentence: 'Although it was late I decided to go out'?

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A comma is required after 'late'.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.