Compound-Complex Sentence Structure
A compound-complex sentence is composed of a compound and a complex sentence combined together. It has two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two dependent clauses and a coordinating conjunction.
Compound-Complex Sentences:
Practice:
Compound-Complex Sentences:
- Ex 1: We had a party because we had lot's of cheese, and our guests loved the food.
- Ex 2: I would have purchased the television, but it was too expensive.
- Ex 3: Although I like to go to school, I haven't had the time to study lately, and none of the kids at school want to study with me.
Practice:
- Question 1: I decided that the movie was too violent, but my friend, who likes violent movies, thought that I was wrong.
- Question 2: Although we work diligently, the group may procrastinate sometimes, and we will get behind.
- Question 3: The dog was sitting on the chair, and he was happily watching television, but the owner scared the dog away.