Compound-Complex Sentence Check

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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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What punctuation mark is used before 'yet' in a compound-complex sentence?

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A comma is used before 'yet' when it connects two independent clauses.

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Identify the components of a compound-complex sentence.

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A compound-complex sentence includes multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'I love to play football; however, my friend likes to play basketball.'?

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There are 2 independent clauses.

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

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent 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.

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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 does not express a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a compound-complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, I went for a run, and my brother stayed home.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'Since she was little Anna wanted to travel the world however she didn’t have enough money.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Since she was little, Anna wanted to travel the world; however, she didn’t have enough money.'

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How do you identify a compound-complex sentence?

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Look for at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.