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 includes: 1. At least two independent clauses (complete thoughts). 2. At least one dependent clause (incomplete thought that cannot stand alone).

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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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What is a dependent clause?

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

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Example of a compound-complex sentence.

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"Although it was raining, we took our umbrellas, and we still went to the park."

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How many clauses are required for a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence must contain at least three clauses: two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more 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 consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the conjunctions used in compound-complex sentences.

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Common conjunctions include: 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', 'because', 'although', 'since', 'if', etc.