
Compound-Complex Sentences Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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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