Exploring Compound-Complex Sentences

The video tutorial introduces different types of sentences, including compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. It explains how compound sentences are formed by linking simple sentences with conjunctions or semicolons. Subordinate clauses, which cannot stand alone, are discussed in the context of complex sentences. The tutorial also covers compound-complex sentences, which combine multiple main clauses and subordinate clauses, providing examples for each type.

What is a compound sentence made of?

• Two subordinate clauses

• A simple sentence and a subordinate clause

• Two or more simple sentences linked by a conjunction or semicolon

• One simple sentence

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CCSS.L.4.2C

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Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• I do homework.

• I do homework and I listen to music.

• When I do homework.

• I listen to music.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What does a subordinate clause contain?

• A subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone

• A complete thought

• Two main clauses

• A conjunction and a semicolon

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Why can't a subordinate clause stand alone?

• It is a fragment

• It does not make sense by itself

• It is too short

• It contains a complete thought

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What does a complex sentence contain?

• A conjunction and a semicolon

• One main clause and one or more subordinate clauses

• Two main clauses

• Two subordinate clauses

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• I do homework.

• I listen to music.

• When I do homework, I listen to music.

• I do homework and I listen to music.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with one main clause and two subordinate clauses

• A sentence with two subordinate clauses

• A sentence with one main clause and one subordinate clause

• A sentence with two main clauses and a subordinate clause

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

• When I do homework, I listen to music.

• I do homework and I listen to music.

• When I do homework, I listen to music and it is very relaxing.

• I do homework.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B