Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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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 a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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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 a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the formula for a complex sentence?

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One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D).

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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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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How can you join independent clauses?

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You can join independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction, a semi-colon, or a semi-colon and a conjunctive adverb.

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Which method is NOT used to join complete thoughts?

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Joining with a comma alone is NOT a way to join complete thoughts.