Punctuating 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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What does IC stand for in sentence structure?

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IC stands for Independent Clause, which is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What does DC stand for in sentence structure?

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DC stands for Dependent Clause, which is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the purpose of FANBOYS in sentence structure?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, used to connect independent clauses.

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How do you punctuate a compound-complex sentence?

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Use commas to separate independent clauses joined by FANBOYS and to set off dependent clauses when they begin a sentence.

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Identify the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'When your father gets home I will explain how the window was broken and you should offer to help repair it.'

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Add a comma after 'home' and 'broken'.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 'Annabella was rude to Judith because she wasn't feeling well, but that is no excuse for behaving badly.'

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This sentence is punctuated correctly.

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What is the role of commas in compound-complex sentences?

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Commas are used to separate clauses and to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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Identify the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'When Alphonzo learned that his mother was seriously ill he decided to return to Spain because he wanted to take care of her and he could spend some time with the rest of his family.'

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Add a comma after 'ill' and before 'and'.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 'Even though Steve hates broccoli, he eats it at his girlfriend's house because he doesn't want to appear impolite, nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.'

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This sentence is punctuated correctly.