4. • How about summarizing
the story we read
yesterday?
5. Study the sentence below.
,
.
The sentence above has two independent
clauses and one dependent clause.
Can you identify the two independent
clauses?
What about the dependent clause?
This type of sentence is called COMPOUND-
COMPLEX sentence.
7. A compound-complex sentence
consists of tree parts:
• There is the which
means that are
joined by a coordinating conjunction or a
comma.
• And the third part is the interrupter or
the on one of the other parts
of the sentence.
8. Examples:
1. I decided to enrol in an English program and my
friend Richard came along with me; however,
the program is already closed .
, I
will still try my luck, but my friend Richard
changed his mind.
3. I insistently talked to the instructor because of
my determination to learn, and yes, she allowed
me to be part of her class.
4. I am very much elated for it was a dream come
true although Richard and I will not be together.
9. Directions:Draw a slash mark(/) to separate the
independent clauses from the dependent
clauses of each sentence. Circle the
coordinating conjunction used.
1. I usually use a pick whenever I play the
guitar, or I just use my finger.
2. Even though he prefers to eat with a
fork, he chooses to use chopsticks in
Chinese restaurants, even if they are
not easy to use.
10. 3. If the Mayor gets re-elected this May, he
will serve another four years, but it will not
be an easy win.
4. We decided that the movie was too
violent, but our cousins, who like to watch
thriller movies, thought that we were
wrong.
5. Although I like going camping, I have not
had the time to go lately, and I have not
found anyone to go with.
11. Directions: Identify whether the
sentences are simple, complex,
compound or compound-complex.
Please underline dependent clauses
where it applies.
1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite
television show, but I also love True
Blood.
2. The student wiped the white board
that was filthy with last week’s notes.
12. 3. The trendy fashion designer
released her new line on Wednesday.
4. Trina and Hareem went to a bar in
Hollywood to celebrate their
anniversary.
5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the
entire city, so the citizens decided to
rebel.
13. 6. While waiting for the paint to dry,
Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin
organized the kitchen appliances.
7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I
have new respect for his music.
8. After the teacher chose groups, John
and Sara were selected as partners for a
project, yet Sarah did most of the work.
14. 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.
15. Answers
1. Susan teaches the kids who live in the
neighborhood and they meet in the evenings
after she comes home from work.
2. The doctor wants to prescribe physical therapy,
and he wants me to see Dr. Smith whom he
recommended.
3. Anthony instructed us on how the products are
assembled, but he failed to tell us where they
were made.
4. Although the exercise was difficult, we managed
to finish it on time, so we passed the exam.
5. Mary understood the man who spoke little
English, but she was unable to help him.
16. Combine the sentences into one and make
it a compound-complex structure.
1. a. Education plays a vital role in your life.
b. You should be educated.
c. It gives you a better life.
2. a. A person without education is incomplete.
b. Education makes man a good thinker.
c. Education is a lifetime achievement.
17. 3. a. Education is a necessity not a luxury.
b. The world is competitive.
c. It is the solution to any problem.
4. a. Education allows us to understand the
deeper meaning of life.
b.it is not just lessons from the textbooks.
c. It is about lessons of life.
5. a. No child is left behind.
b. Everyone has the right to be educated.
c. Make a better change for the world.
18. Directions: Identify the independent and
subordinate clauses in the following
sentences. Determine whether they are
complex or compound-complex.
1. Jason decided to stay up late because he
had a lot of homework to do.
2 If you hurry, we might get to school on
time.
3. Although Monica had a cold, she went to
school because she had a test.
19. 4. While Todd is washing the car, he slipped on
the soap and he fell.
5. Dad takes the train to work even though he
has a car.
6. After Mom arrived, she put the disk in the
DVD player and we watched a great movie.
7. Even though his heart pounded with dread,
Ben bolted up the stairs, and he checked out
the strange noise.
8. Molly baked brownies since she had nothing
else to do.
