Understanding Compound-Complex Sentences
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What type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?

  • Compound-complex sentence
  • Compound sentence
  • Complex sentence (correct)
  • Simple sentence

    • In a compound sentence, how many independent clauses are typically present?

  • One
  • None
  • Two (correct)
  • Three

    • Which type of sentence consists of both compound and complex elements?

  • Complex sentence
  • Compound sentence
  • Compound-complex sentence (correct)
  • Simple sentence

    • What is the defining feature of a dependent clause in a sentence?

    <p>Cannot form a complete thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complex sentence, how are dependent clauses typically connected to independent clauses?

    <p>Through subordinating conjunctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause?

    <p>Compound-complex sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a semicolon in the compound-complex sentence: 'Though Brian prefers chocolate, he decided to get vanilla ice cream; he regretted it'?

    <p>Connects two independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a compound-complex sentence?

    <p>A sentence with at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many independent clauses must a compound sentence have?

    <p>At least two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is necessary for a sentence to be considered compound?

    <p>At least two independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a compound sentence, how are the independent clauses typically combined?

    <p>By using coordinating conjunctions, conjunctive adjectives, or semicolons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

    <p>Mary and Jane went to the store and bought ice cream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a simple sentence from a compound sentence?

    <p>The presence of at least two independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sentence contains both a subject, a predicate, and at least one dependent clause?

    <p>Compound-complex sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence from a compound sentence?

    <p>It has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct way to combine independent clauses in a compound sentence?

    <p>Using conjunctions like 'and' or 'but'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinguishing factor between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

    <p>The presence of multiple independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conjunctions can be used to connect independent clauses in a compound sentence?

    <p>&quot;For&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a sentence to have at least two independent clauses to be considered compound?

    <p>To differentiate it from simple sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context provided, how does a semicolon contribute to the structure of a compound sentence?

    <p>It connects two independent clauses without a conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples illustrates a compound sentence rather than a simple sentence?

    <p>&quot;Mary went to the store, and she bought some groceries.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sentence contains two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause?

    <p>Compound-complex sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of a dependent clause in a sentence?

    <p>It cannot stand on its own as a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complex sentence, how are dependent clauses typically connected to independent clauses?

    <p>Through subordinating conjunctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which punctuation mark is used in the compound-complex sentence: 'Though Brian prefers chocolate, he decided to get vanilla ice cream; he regretted it'?

    <p>Semicolon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a simple sentence from a compound sentence?

    <p>Number of independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?

    <p>Complex sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many independent clauses must a compound sentence have?

    <p>At least two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Before going to school' in the sentence 'Jordan packed his lunch before going to school, but he forgot to include an apple' is an example of:

    <p>A dependent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

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