Compound-Complex Sentences

Choose the best way to write the sentence below.

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so, they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they, will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• As it is.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Find all the clauses

• because I injured my foot

• since school was over

• the angry leopard

• swinging in the tree

Now that football season is over, I am going to the weight room, and I am getting buff.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound, complex

During Sophomore visits, I am going to help in lab, and I am also going on a college visit.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound, complex

The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• She likes coffee, but he prefers tea.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat hissed, but the bird remained silent.

Identify the compound-complex sentence.

• The sun set, and the stars appeared.

• While I was cooking, the phone rang.

• I will call you when I arrive, and we can discuss the plan.

• He reads books, and she watches movies.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence with one independent clause.