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 has two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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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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2 independent clauses.

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What is the formula for a simple sentence?

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One independent clause (I).

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What is the formula for a compound sentence?

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Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I).

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What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?

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Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D).

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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 has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'My brother is hungry, but I am grumpy.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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

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