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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Identify the components of a compound-complex sentence.

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A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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How do you punctuate a compound-complex sentence?

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Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and to set off dependent clauses.

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What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in compound-complex sentences?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses in a compound-complex sentence.

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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"Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed early."

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What punctuation is needed before a coordinating conjunction in a compound-complex sentence?

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A comma is needed before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a compound-complex sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the sentence but cannot stand alone.

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How can you identify a compound-complex sentence?

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Look for multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause within the sentence.