Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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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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How can you identify a compound-complex sentence?

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

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What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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

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A comma is typically used before the coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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Can a complex sentence stand alone?

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No, a complex sentence cannot stand alone because it contains a dependent clause that relies on the independent clause.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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An example of a dependent clause is 'because she thought she would win'.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.