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Compound Complex

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Language Focus

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least


two independent clauses and one or more dependent
clauses.

1.
Independent clause: A part of the sentence that can stand
alone as a complete sentence (it has a subject and a verb).
2.
Dependent clause: A part of the sentence that cannot stand
alone as a complete sentence (it has a subject and a verb but
needs more information to make sense).
Example of a compound-complex sentence:

"Because it was raining, I took my umbrella, and I wore my boots."


a compound-complex sentence is like combining two complete thoughts
(independent clauses) with an extra piece of information that depends on
the rest of the sentence (dependent clause).

to create compound-complex sentences. Use appropriate conjunctions


(e.g., and, but, because, although).
"Although it was late, we decided to go for a walk, and we saw the stars."

Dependent clause: "Although it was late"


Independent clauses: "we decided to go for a walk" and "we saw the stars"

"When the bell rang, the students rushed out, and the teacher packed her things."
Dependent clause: "When the bell rang"
Independent clauses: "the students rushed out" and "the teacher packed her
things"
"After I finished my homework, I played video games, and my sister read a book."
Dependent clause: "After I finished my homework"
Independent clauses: "I played video games" and "my sister read a book"

"Because it was a holiday, the family went to the beach, and they had a picnic."
Dependent clause: "Because it was a holiday"
Independent clauses: "the family went to the beach" and "they had a picnic"
Compound-Complex Sentence Worksheet
Identify the Clauses. Read the sentences below. Underline the independent
clauses and circle the dependent clauses.
1.Although it was late, I finished my homework, and I watched TV.
2.
She went to the store because she needed milk, and she bought some bread too.
3.
When the bell rang, the students quickly packed up, and they left the
classroom.
4. I love ice cream, but I can't eat it because I'm lactose intolerant.
5.
Because the sun was shining, we decided to go for a walk, and we enjoyed the
fresh air.
Compound-Complex Sentence Worksheet
Identify the Clauses. Read the sentences below. Underline the independent
clauses and circle the dependent clauses.
1.Although it was late, I finished my homework, and I watched TV.
2.
She went to the store because she needed milk, and she bought some bread too.
3.
When the bell rang, the students quickly packed up, and they left the
classroom.
4. I love ice cream, but I can't eat it because I'm lactose intolerant.
5.
Because the sun was shining, we decided to go for a walk, and we enjoyed the
fresh air.

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