Varying Sentence Structure

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A compound-complex sentence is essentially a compound sentence with a dependent clause.

• A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• A compound-complex sentence contains at least two dependent clauses

• A compound-complex sentence is a chemically reacted lab claw that is very intricate and unique.

As soon as I wake up, I make myself a cup of coffee.

• Simple-Sentence

• Compound-Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

When I eat breakfast, I usually eat really quickly because I'm super hungry.

• Simple-Sentence

• Compound-Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Before I get ready for bed, I have to make sure that everything is prepared for the next day, then I can brush my teeth and lay down.

• Simple-Sentence

• Compound-Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence contains only one independent clause, combined with a comma and/or coordinating conjunction

• A compound sentence contains at least two dependent clauses, combined with a comma and/or coordinating conjunction.

• A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses, combined with a comma/conjunction

• A compound sentence contains claws..claws.....so many claws!!

When the price of dragon fruit increases again, I will no longer be able to enjoy them as often.

• Simple-Sentence

• Compound-Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence

Choose the Compound-Complex Sentence

• There is nothing better than sleep, not even existence itself.

• When I am finally able to rest my head after a long day, I am struck by the vast wonder and diversity of the world; it is amazing to me all of the people and opportunities that exist out there.

• Finally, after a long day, I am able to rest my head on a comfy pillow.

• "The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep." –E. Joseph Cossman

Experienced writers incorporate sentence variety into their writing by varying sentence style and structure. Using a mixture of different sentence structures reduces repetition and adds emphasis to important points in the text.

Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

What type of sentence variation beginning was used in this example?

• Prepositional Phrase

• Starting with a PARTICIPLE (-ing /-ed) phrase

• Starting a sentence with an adjective/adverb

• Starting with a DEPENDENT CLAUSE

• Start with an INFINITIVE

Because I wake up hungry, I usually eat my breakfast really fast.

• Simple-Sentence

• Compound-Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound-Complex Sentence