Compound and Complex Sentences

Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences

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Compound-Complex (CCX)Sentences

​What is a Compound-Complex Sentence?

A compound-complex sentence is comprised of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Compound-Complex (CCX) Sentence

Examples

If the ozone layer collapses, the global community will suffer.

While I was cooking he was still playing games on the computer.

Although I miss him so much, I cannot go to him because I do not have money.

Although I worked hard, I got a very low grade from the exam and stayed in the classroom.

Complex (CX) Sentences

Examples:

• Because he was late again, he would be docked a day's pay.

• While I am a passionate basketball fan, I prefer football.

• Although she was considered smart, she failed all her exams.

• Whenever it rains, I like to wear my blue coat.

Complex Sentences

​What is a Complex Sentence?

​A complex sentence is an independent clause (a sentence that can stand on its own) with 1 or more dependent clauses added (dependent clauses can't stand on their own as a sentence).

A coordinating conjunction, also called a coordinate conjunction, is a conjunction that is used to connect words, phrases, clauses, and sentences together.

Coordinating conjunctions are very commonly used in all kinds of writing and speech. Here are just some of the parts of speech we can connect using coordinating conjunctions:

• Nouns: Eagles and falcons are birds.

• Verbs:  She didn’t know if she should stay or go.

• Adjectives: The pepper is spicy yet sweet.

• Adverbs: He snuck quickly and quietly.

• Prepositional phrases: You can get there by air or by sea.

• Noun phrases: Reading books and playing guitar are two of my hobbies.

• Clauses: My sister likes the winter, but I prefer the summer.

Subordinating Conjunctions...

​a conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids

• Complex (CX)

• Compound-Complex (CCX)

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

During his trip to Italy, Tony visited the Trevi Fountain, which is in Rome.

• Complex (CX)

• Compound- Complex (CCX)

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.

• CX

• CCX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Because most wild orchids naturally affix themselves to trees and branches, planting an orchid in soil will likely kill it.

• CX

• CCX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.

• CX

• CCX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment.

• CX

• CCX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

The monkeys move to the trees when the clouds darken.

• CX

• CCX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.

• CX

• CCX

Complex sentence

Structure

[subordinating conjunction] + [dependent clause] + comma + [independent clause][independent clause] + [subordinating conjunction] + dependent clause]

Compound-Complex

Many different types of construction.

[subordinating conjunction] + [dependent clause] + [comma] +  [independent clause] + [coordinating conjunction] + [independent clause]

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Even though he's a moron, I supported Tyson Fury.

• CCX

• CX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

If the ozone layer collapses, the global community will suffer.

• CCX

• CX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

While I was cooking he was still playing games on the computer.

• CX

• CCX

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Although I miss him so much, I cannot go to him because I do not have money

• CCX

• CX

Multiple Choice

Is the clause independent or subordinate?

If you win the award.

• Sub

• Ind

Multiple Choice

Is the clause independent or subordinate?

I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.

• Sub

• Ind

Multiple Choice

Is the clause independent or subordinate?

The professor always comes to class fully prepared.

• Sub

• Ind

Multiple Choice

Is the clause subordinate or independent?

Our planets revolve around the sun.

• Sub

• Ind

Multiple Choice

Is the clause subordinate or independent?

When she was sick.

• Sub

• Ind