Creating Compound and Complex Sentences

Find the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:

Rita and Samantha climbed the highest tree in the park today.

• the

• and

• tree

• in

Is this sentence simple or compound:

The beautiful daffodils were in full bloom, but the tulips had not started blooming.

• compound

• simple

Which coordinating conjunction would make sense: Yesterday was the best day, _______ I played at the playground and went to get ice cream!

• but

• and

• or

• for

What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?

• 2 independent clauses

• 2 independent clauses + 2 dependent clauses

• At least 2 independent clauses + at least 1 dependent clause

• 1 dependent clause

Identify the DEPENDENT CLAUSE in this compound-complex sentence:

Because our dog is limping, we will take her to the vet, and she will need to get x-rays.

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Identify which of the following IS an example of a compound-complex sentence:

• Before we conducted the experiment we asked for permission to use the science lab.

• Before we conducted the experiment, we asked for permission to use the science lab, but the principal insisted on teacher supervision.

• We asked for permission to use the science lab, but the principal insisted on teacher supervision.

• Before we conducted the experiment we asked for permission to use the science lab; but the principal insisted on teacher supervision.

Identify which of the following IS an example of a compound-complex sentence:

• His words pierced my heart because I was deeply in love with him.

• Because I was deeply in love with him, his words pierced my heart, and I knew I would never be the same again.

• His words pierced my heart, and I knew I would never be the same again.

• I was deeply in love with him; his words pierced my heart; I would never see him again.

Combine the 3 independent clauses below to form a compound-complex sentence and punctuate it correctly.

I was sipping tea. A man handed me a briefcase of cash. I was shocked.

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Combine the 3 independent clauses below to form a compound-complex sentence and punctuate it correctly. Jane's aunt was late. She was supposed to be picking Jane up from school. She was stuck in traffic.

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When creating a compound sentence, you can combine independent clauses in all of the following ways EXCEPT __________.

• Comma + FANBOYS conjunction

• A Comma

• A semicolon

• A semicolon + Conjunctive Adverb + Comma