WORKSHEET 171



Name: __________________________________________________ Period ________Compound-Complex SentencesA compound-complex sentence consists of two or more main clauses and one or more subordinate clauses. It may help you to think of a compound-complex sentence as a compound sentence plus a subordinate clause. Actually, the compound-complex sentences join two sentences, at least one of which has a subordinate clause. The main clauses are joined by either a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. Main Clause Subordinate Clause Main ClauseGina Knew that she would have to wait, but she didn’t mind.Main Clause Subordinate Clause Main ClauseCarl was surprised when he was chosen;he had never expected to win.PART IDIRECTIONS: Analyzing Compound-Complex Sentences. Underline each main clause once and each subordinate clause twice. Example:After our team won, we decided to celebrate, so we led a parade through town. 1. When the committee met, witnesses testified about poor living conditions, and experts suggested improvements. 2. Scientists have identified the agents that cause the disease, but they haven’t found a cure for it. 3. The actor was nervous before he auditioned; he felt that he did well, though. 4. Vanessa’s sister is a computer programmer; she translates information into symbols that the computer reads. 5. After the satellite crashed into the ocean, NASA sent a team to recover the wreckage; they will end up using it to build a new satellite.6. My friends and I have been planning a trip to Alaska for months, but my parents won’t let me go unless I get my grades up.7. I want some popcorn, so I’m going to go buy it now before the movie starts.8. If you want to borrow my car, you have to pay for the gas, and I want ten extra bucks. 9. Whenever Joe watches a football game with his dad, they usually end up getting mad at each other, but they always enjoy arguing with each other.10. Dad decided his hunting knife was too dull, but it must have been pretty sharp because he cut his finger trying to sharpen it.PART IIDIRECTIONS: Now use the rules you’ve just practiced to combine the following clauses into one full sentence (rewrite the new sentence using the correct punctuation and any coordinat):11. as soon as Mary texts me back / we can go to the movie / we just need to pick up Mike first12. my friend decided to try out for the school musical / but Mr. Johnson didn’t give her the part / because she can’t sing and dance at the same time13. when my cousins first arrived / we got along great / but we were ready to kill each other after we had been together for twenty minutes14. after James tripped and fell down the stairs / his foot and ankle were swollen / and his parents had to buy him crutches 15. as soon as the movie starts / you should stop talking / it’s rude to interrupt ................
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