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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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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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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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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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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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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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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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Example of a compound-complex sentence.

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"Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and I enjoyed the fresh air."

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

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

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Identify the independent clauses in the sentence: "She wanted to go to the park, but it was closed."

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The independent clauses are: 1. "She wanted to go to the park" 2. "It was closed."

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "Because it was raining, we stayed inside."

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The dependent clause is: "Because it was raining." It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What punctuation is commonly used to separate independent clauses in a compound-complex sentence?

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A comma is commonly used before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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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: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E