Editing Compound-Complex Sentences

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1. Although I was nervous, I gave my speech confidently, and my classmates clapped for me. Which best describes this sentence?

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It has two independent clauses (I gave my speech confidently and my classmates clapped for me) and one dependent clause (Although I was nervous).

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Editing Compound-complex Sentences - Quiz

Ready to apply compound-complex sentences in real writing? In this quiz, you’ll work with longer, real-world examples that require careful reading and editing. You’ll identify clause types, choose correct conjunctions, fix fragments and run-ons, and revise sentences for clarity and correctness. By the end, you’ll be able to write and... see morepolish compound-complex sentences that express detailed ideas clearly—just like advanced writers do.
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2. I like to read mysteries because they keep me guessing, and I enjoy solving the clues. Which connector shows an addition relationship between ideas?

Explanation

And adds another independent clause, showing an addition relationship between ideas.

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3. Since the game ended late, we ordered pizza, and we watched highlights online. How many clauses are in this sentence?

Explanation

One dependent clause (Since the game ended late) and two independent clauses.

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4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Explanation

A comma follows the dependent clause, and another separates the two independent clauses.

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5. In a compound-complex sentence, every independent clause must be separated by either a comma with a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

Explanation

Proper punctuation keeps each independent clause clear and grammatically correct.

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6. If a sentence contains two dependent clauses but no coordinating conjunction, it is still compound-complex.

Explanation

It must include at least two independent clauses to be compound-complex.

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7. Match the sentence to the type of error. A) I was tired I went to bed early, and I set my alarm. B) While I was sleeping, and the alarm rang loudly.   1) Run-on sentence 2) Fragment

Explanation

Sentence A runs together without a conjunction; B lacks an independent clause.

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8. Choose the best sentence revision.

Explanation

This option correctly combines dependent and independent clauses into a compound-complex sentence.

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9. _____ I forgot my lunch, I wasn't hungry, and my friend shared her sandwich with me.
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10. I studied for the test, but I was still worried because the material was difficult. Which conjunction introduces the dependent clause?

Explanation

Because introduces the dependent clause because the material was difficult.

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11. Identify the error: I wanted to go shopping, but because it rained.

Explanation

The sentence ends with a dependent clause only; it needs a complete independent clause to finish the thought.

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Although I was nervous, I gave my speech confidently, and my...
I like to read mysteries because they keep me guessing, and I enjoy...
Since the game ended late, we ordered pizza, and we watched highlights...
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
In a compound-complex sentence, every independent clause must be...
If a sentence contains two dependent clauses but no coordinating...
Match the sentence to the type of error. ...
Choose the best sentence revision.
_____ I forgot my lunch, I wasn't hungry, and my friend shared her...
I studied for the test, but I was still worried because the material...
Identify the error: I wanted to go shopping, but because it rained.
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