Compound-Complex Sentences

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

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

• I love to read books and watch movies after I finish my homework.

• She ran quickly, but she missed the bus.

• After I finished my homework, I went outside to play.

• The cat sat on the mat.

Choose the correct type of sentence for the following:

Although it was raining, We took our umbrellas, and we still went to the park.

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

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

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

• Because she didn't want to go to the party, her friends convinced her to come, and she ended up having a great time.

• She didn't want to go to the party, but her friends convinced her to come.

• She didn't want to go to the party. Her friends convinced her to come. She ended up having a terrible time.

• She wanted to go to the party, so her friends convinced her to come.

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

• She sings beautifully, and she plays the piano.

• After the movie ended, we went out for dinner, and we had ice cream at Dairy Queen.

• I like to read, but my brother prefers to watch TV.

• The cat meowed, and the dog barked and growled at me.

Choose the correct type of sentence for the following:

Even though I studied hard, I didn't do well on the test.

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

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

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

• The students were studying for their exams, but the power went out, so they had to use flashlights to continue.

• The students were studying for their exams. The power went out, so they had to use flashlights to continue.

• The students were studying for their exams, but the power went out.

• The students were studying for their exams, so they had to use flashlights to continue.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

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

• I enjoy playing basketball.

• She went to the store, and she bought some fruit.

• After I finish my homework, I will go outside to play.

• I enjoy playing video games when I want to relax, and they help me to forget about how bad my day was.

Which type of sentence is the following?

I wanted to go to the beach, but it was too cold, so I stayed home

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

• Compound-complex

• Compound

• Complex

• Simple

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.