Exploring Compound Complex Sentences

The video tutorial covers the concept of compound complex sentences, explaining the structure and components such as independent and dependent clauses. It provides various formulas for constructing these sentences and offers examples for better understanding. The lesson concludes with instructions for completing an assignment using the learned concepts.

What materials do you need to get started with the lesson?

• Textbook, notebook, and a pen

• Whiteboard, markers, and eraser

• SWS note taking book, SWS note card, and something to write with

• Laptop, internet connection, and headphones

What is a compound complex sentence composed of?

• Three independent clauses joined with a conjunction

• Two dependent clauses and one independent clause

• Two or more independent clauses joined with a conjunction and at least one dependent clause

• One independent clause and one dependent clause

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Even though I love books, I didn't like that one, but I still read the entire thing.'

• Even though I love books

• I still read the entire thing

• I love books

• I didn't like that one

Which conjunction is used to join the independent clauses in the sentence: 'The kids were tired, so they fell asleep at the breakfast table.'?

• So

• Or

• But

• And

What is the formula for a compound complex sentence that starts with a dependent clause?

• Dependent clause, conjunction, independent clause, independent clause

• Independent clause, conjunction, dependent clause, independent clause

• Dependent clause, independent clause, conjunction, independent clause

• Independent clause, dependent clause, conjunction, independent clause

In the sentence 'The sky was gray when the volcano interrupted, and the ash went everywhere,' what is the dependent clause?

• When the volcano interrupted

• The sky was gray and the ash went everywhere

• The ash went everywhere

• The sky was gray

Which subordinating conjunction is used in the sentence: 'The depth of our awe was evinced by the lack of conversation while we scanned the horizon'?

• Since

• Because

• Although

• While

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'The day's journey had ended; the campsite was a welcome sight since we had hiked the jungle trail for nine hours.'

• The day's journey had ended

• Since we had hiked the jungle trail for nine hours

• The campsite was a welcome sight

• The day's journey had ended; the campsite was a welcome sight

What should you do after filling out your note card?

• Submit the note card

• Review the video again

• Discuss with a partner

• Complete the quizzes attached to the assignment

How many different formulas for compound complex sentences are mentioned?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight