Compound-Complex Sentences Quiz

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains no independent clauses and only dependent clauses.

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least three independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What are the punctuation rules for compound-complex sentences?

• Using exclamation points at the end of each clause

• The punctuation rules for compound-complex sentences include using commas to separate independent clauses and to separate dependent clauses if they come at the beginning of the sentence. Additionally, a semicolon can be used to connect closely related independent clauses.

• Using only periods to separate all clauses

• Using semicolons to separate dependent clauses

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

In a compound-complex sentence, how are independent and dependent clauses connected?

• by using prepositions

• using conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or relative pronouns

• by using punctuation marks

• by separating them with a comma

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the difference between a compound sentence and a compound-complex sentence?

• A compound sentence is always longer than a compound-complex sentence.

• A compound sentence has only one independent clause, while a compound-complex sentence has three independent clauses.

• A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A compound sentence has a dependent clause, while a compound-complex sentence does not have any dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E