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

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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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How do you join independent clauses in a compound-complex sentence?

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Independent clauses can be joined using a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) with a comma, or with a semicolon.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'moreover'.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although it was raining'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'?

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There are 2 independent clauses: 'I wanted to go for a walk' and 'it was raining'.