Khan Academy Compound/Complex Sentences

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with at least one independent clause.

• A sentence with two or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence with only independent clauses.

What does a compound sentence contain?

• No independent clauses.

• Only one independent clause.

• At least two independent clauses.

• Only dependent clauses.

What makes a sentence compound-complex?

• Having more than one dependent clause.

• Combining elements of compound and complex sentences.

• The presence of a simple sentence.

• Using conjunctions to join clauses.

What is the minimum requirement for a compound-complex sentence?

• One independent clause and two dependent clauses.

• Two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

• Two dependent clauses.

• Three independent clauses.

What is the role of dependent clauses in compound-complex sentences?

• To provide necessary context or condition.

• To conclude the sentence.

• To add additional independent information.

• To introduce the main topic.

What example did Rosie provide of a compound-complex sentence?

• After the storm passed, I went outside and I picked flowers.

• I picked flowers because they were beautiful.

• Though he has a walnut allergy, Alberto wore long sleeves.

• Alberto walked through the walnut grove.

Why did Alberto wear long sleeves according to the compound-complex sentence?

• Because it was cold.

• To protect against the storm.

• Due to his walnut allergy.

• Because he liked long sleeves.

How can compound-complex sentences be expanded?

• By removing all dependent clauses.

• By adding either more independent or dependent clauses.

• By adding more dependent clauses only.

• By adding more independent clauses only.

What did Rosie add to the first sentence to make it have more clauses?

• An independent clause about the storm.

• A dependent clause about the beauty of flowers.

• A simple sentence about going outside.

• An independent clause about picking flowers.

Can a compound-complex sentence have more than two independent clauses?

• No, it must have exactly two independent clauses.

• Yes, as long as there is at least one dependent clause.

• No, it can only have two independent clauses.

• Yes, but only if there are no dependent clauses.