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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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'The coconut nut is a giant nut; if you eat too much, you'll get very fat.'?

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There are 2 independent clauses.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.'?

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A comma is needed after 'campuses': 'Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.'

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Is the sentence 'She only played the game because she thought she would win.' a complex sentence?

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True, it is a complex sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If you bake cookies, your kitchen will smell good, and your mom will be happy.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you bake cookies'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Can a compound-complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a compound-complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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

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

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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An example of a compound-complex sentence is: 'Although I enjoy reading, I don't have much time, and I often watch movies instead.'