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A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: The mural is an ancient art form,but.

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2 A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: The mural is an ancient art form,but since the 1920s, when Mexican painters began painting murals,modern artists have given it new life. Yellow=independent clause Red=dependent clause

3 The complex and simple sentences may be joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or conjunctive adverbs. Examples of Conjunctive Adverbs: furthermore, meanwhile, therefore, hence, moreover, thus, however, and nevertheless Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

4 To Show Chronological Order -afterward, again, also, as long as, as soon as, at last, before, besides, earlier, equally important, furthermore, meanwhile, moreover, simultaneously, soon, then, therefore, too, until, when To Indicate Spatial Order -above, below, beyond, elsewhere, farther on, here, near, nearby To Connect Examples or Show Emphasis -for example, for instance, in fact, of course, specifically, such as

5 To Compare and Contrast -in comparison, also, likewise, similarly, although, on the contrary, and yet, but, despite, even so, however, yet To Trace Cause and Effect -because, consequently, otherwise, since, then, therefore To Summarize -in short, in simpler terms, in summary, that is, to summarize

6 We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children, who like to watch scary movies, thought that we were wrong. independent clause: "We decided that the movie was too violent" independent clause: "(but) our children thought that we were wrong” dependent clause:“who like to watch scary movies”

7 Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with. independent clause: "I haven't had the time to go lately” independent clause: "I haven't found anyone to go with” dependent clause: "Although I like to go camping…

8 Remember that a compound-complex sentence contains at least 2 complete sentences joined by a conjunction. Remember that a compound-complex sentence also contains a dependent clause (or introductory clause). Remember that the dependent clause must be introduced using a transitional word or phrase.

9 Write two compound-complex sentences.


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