Complex vs Compound-Complex Sentences

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Evan Ng

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Complex vs Compound-Complex Sentences

By Evan Ng

Complex Sentences

Reminder:

includes an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

A Complex Sentence:

Multiple Select

Check all of the words that are subordinating conjunctions (AWUBIS).

after

and

when

until

but

Multiple Choice

After we saw the movie, we had dinner at my house.

simple

compound

complex

Multiple Choice

I went to school after I brushed my teeth.

simple

compound

complex

Open Ended

Write a complex sentence that starts with a subordinate conjunction. (AWUBIS)

Type response here

Compound-Complex Sentences

Notes

A compound-complex sentence consists of two (or more) independent clauses and one (or more) dependent clauses.
EXAMPLE: We often go to the park, and if we have all afternoon, we might go to a movie.
EXAMPLE: Because we were running late for the game, I grabbed a couple snacks for my bag, and Jenni grabbed our water bottles.

Multiple Choice

I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Multiple Choice

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

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Multiple Choice

I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.

simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

Multiple Choice

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

Multiple Choice

Which one is the compound-complex sentence? Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away

The cat ran away when the doorbell rang

The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away when the doorbell rang.

The dog barked loudly when the doorbell rang

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

Hint - a compound-complex sentence MUST contain at least THREE clauses!

The waiters served it to the customers.

The chef prepared the meal.

The chef prepared the meal, and the waiters served it to the customers, who were all very satisfied with their food.

The customers were all very satisfied with their food.

Open Ended

Write a compound-complex sentence. (FANBOYS + AWUBIS)

Type response here

Open Ended

Write a compound-complex sentence. (FANBOYS + AWUBIS)

Type response here

Complex vs Compound-Complex Sentences

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