Compound-complex sentences | Syntax | Khan Academy

What is the minimum structure required for a compound-complex sentence?

• One independent clause and one dependent clause.

• At least two independent clauses.

• At least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• One independent clause.

In the sentence "After the storm passed, I went outside, and I picked flowers," which part(s) are independent clauses?

• "After the storm passed"

• "I went outside" and "I picked flowers"

• "I went outside"

• "I picked flowers"

In the sentence "Though he has a crippling walnut allergy, Alberto bravely walked through the walnut grove, but he made sure to wear long sleeves," which part is the dependent clause?

• "Alberto bravely walked through the walnut grove"

• "but he made sure to wear long sleeves"

• "Though he has a crippling walnut allergy"

• "Alberto bravely walked through the walnut grove, but he made sure to wear long sleeves"

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

• The cat slept soundly.

• She studied hard, and she passed the exam.

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

• Although it was late, I finished my homework, and then I went to bed.