Building Compound-Complex Sentences

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1. Add a subordinating conjunction to create a compound-complex sentence. _____ the rain stopped, we played outside, and we took pictures of the rainbow.
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Building Compound-complex Sentences - Quiz

Can you combine multiple ideas into one strong sentence without creating a run-on? In this quiz, you’ll practice building and revising compound-complex sentences by combining short ideas, choosing the right conjunctions, and fixing common errors. You’ll work with cause-and-effect, contrast, and time relationships—then apply punctuation rules to keep your writing... see moreclear. By the end, you’ll be able to create compound-complex sentences that sound smooth, complete, and correct.
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2. I wanted to go hiking, but it started to rain, so we stayed home. How many independent clauses are in this sentence?

Explanation

There are three independent clauses joined by but and so.

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3. When the sun came out, we went for a walk, and we stopped for ice cream. Which word begins the dependent clause?

Explanation

When introduces the dependent clause When the sun came out.

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4. Choose the best sentence that correctly combines all ideas.

Explanation

This version has one dependent clause (Because I finished my chores) and two independent clauses.

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5. Which sentence correctly shows a cause-and-effect relationship using a subordinating conjunction?

Explanation

Because introduces the reason, forming a cause-and-effect relationship.

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6. Which sentence below is compound-complex?

Explanation

It includes two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

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7. Which sentence correctly uses both and and because?

Explanation

This sentence properly combines clauses using and (coordination) and because (subordination).

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8. A compound-complex sentence can include more than one dependent clause.

Explanation

It only needs at least one, but may include more.

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9. Using two coordinating conjunctions in a row (e.g., and but) is grammatically correct.

Explanation

Only one coordinating conjunction should link each pair of independent clauses.

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10. Match each set of ideas to the correct compound-complex combination. A) I was cold. I wore a jacket. It started snowing. B) We played soccer. We got tired. The field was muddy.

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Each sentence combines a dependent clause with two independent ones.

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11. Identify the conjunction error: I wanted to go swimming, but because it was cold.

Explanation

The sentence ends with a dependent clause only; an independent clause must follow.

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Add a subordinating conjunction to create a compound-complex...
I wanted to go hiking, but it started to rain, so we stayed home....
When the sun came out, we went for a walk, and we stopped for ice...
Choose the best sentence that correctly combines all ideas.
Which sentence correctly shows a cause-and-effect relationship using a...
Which sentence below is compound-complex?
Which sentence correctly uses both and and because?
A compound-complex sentence can include more than one dependent...
Using two coordinating conjunctions in a row (e.g., and but) is...
Match each set of ideas to the correct compound-complex combination....
Identify the conjunction error:...
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