Recall that a compound – complex sentence is a sentence

having two or more dependent clauses, and this type of

sentence is used to give more interest to the writing and
to tell more in one sentence.
Compound-complex sentence is a product of a combined
sentence between a compound sentence and a complex
sentence.
Ex.Compound sentence – Friends are inspirations and they
are part of growing up
Complex sentence – Friends are inspirations who make
one’s life exciting and interesting.
Friends are inpirations who make one’s life exciting
Independent clause dependent clause
and interesting and they are part of growing up.
independent clause
Identify the following sentences as to compound,
complex or compound-complex structure
1. It was believed that the speed of the rotation never
changed, but it has been found that there are tiny
variations.
2. A planet moves faster when it is closer to the sun.
3. Since the sun stays the same at all times, the orbital
speed is constantly changing.
4. The earth began to be formed over 4.5 billion years
ago, yet for millions of years, nothing could live here.
5. Meteors may appear in the sky singly, which is why
they are often mistaken for a falling star.
With a partner, weave a story using compound,
complex and compound-complex sentences. Use the
picture below as your guide in writing.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Pauline and Bruno have a big argument
every summer over where they should spend
their summer vacation.
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
2. Pauline loves to go to the beach and spend
her days sunbathing.
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
3. Bruno, on the other hand, likes the view
that he gets from the log cabin up in the
mountains, and he enjoys hiking in the forest.
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
4 Pauline says there is nothing relaxing about
.

chopping wood, swatting mosquitoes, and cooking

over a woodstove.
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
Bruno dislikes sitting on the beach; he always gets a
5.

nasty sunburn.
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence
Combine the sentences to make one compound-complex
sentence.
1.Susan teaches the kids who live in the neighborhood. They
meet in the evenings after she comes home from work.
2.The doctor wants to prescribe physical therapy, and he
asked me to see a specialist. He recommended Dr. Smith.
3.Anthony told us about the assembly of the products.
Unfortunately, he didn't tell us about where they were made.
4.We managed to finish the exercise on time and passed the
exam. However, it was very difficult.
5.The man spoke little English. Mary understood him, but
couldn't help.
 Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex,
compound or compound-complex .

Jason decided to stay up late because

1.
he had a lot of homework to do.
If you hurry, we might get
2.
to school on time.
Although Monica had a cold, she
3.
went to school because she had a test.
While washing the car, Todd
4.
slipped on the soap and he fell.
Dad takes the train to work
5.
even though he has a car.
After Mom arrived, she put the disk in the DVD player and
we watched a great movie.
Even though his heart pounded with dread, Ben bolted up
the stairs, and he checked out the strange noise.
Molly baked brownies since she had nothing else to do.
Karen made a list of what was needed, and she double-
checked it so she wouldn't forget anything.
Frank had a good sense of humor, so he laughed a lot.
Assignment:

Write 5 compound-complex sentences.