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 is the purpose of a comma in a compound-complex sentence?

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Commas are used to separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and to set off dependent clauses.

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Identify the coordinating conjunctions used in compound-complex sentences.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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When should a comma be placed before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be placed before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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How do you punctuate a compound-complex sentence?

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Punctuate by using commas to separate independent clauses and to set off dependent clauses, especially when they begin the sentence.

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

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Provide an 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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What is the role of the semicolon in compound-complex sentences?

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A semicolon can be used to connect closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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What punctuation is needed after introductory dependent clauses?

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A comma is needed after introductory dependent clauses.