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 do semi-colons join?

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Semi-colons join independent clauses.

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True or False: Compound-complex sentences are the most complicated form of sentence.

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True

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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

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When

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What is the purpose of a semi-colon in a sentence?

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A semi-colon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Identify the properly punctuated sentence: 'Fuzzy-Wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy-Wuzzy had no hair.' or 'Fuzzy-Wuzzy was a bear; Fuzzy-Wuzzy had no hair.'

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Fuzzy-Wuzzy was a bear; Fuzzy-Wuzzy had no hair.

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? 'Whenever my brother is hungry, he gets grumpy.' or 'My brother is hungry, but I am grumpy.'

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My brother is hungry, but I am grumpy.

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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 because it 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 cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.