Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause (I+I+D).

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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 a subordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'when', 'because', or 'although'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'When you see a falling star, don’t forget to make a wish.'

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'When' is the subordinating conjunction.

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What do semi-colons join?

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Semi-colons join two independent clauses.

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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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There are 2 independent clauses.

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What is a fragment?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the fragment in the following options: 'A duck walked up to a lemonade stand', 'he said to the man', 'running the stand', 'Hey, got any grapes?'.

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'Running the stand' is a fragment.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.