Produce compound-complex sentences (L.4.1.f) using coordinating + subordinating conjunctions
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~7 min
eng.g4.s.ex_27
Compound Complex In Research Context
Prompt
Build 2 compound-complex sentences about your research topic. Each: ≥2 INDEPENDENT clauses (joined by FANBOYS with comma) + ≥1 DEPENDENT clause (joined by subordinator: because, although, when, if, since, while). Annotate clause parts.
M-4-S-EX-27
Illustration
Reference image of 2 compound-complex sentences on research topic with parts color-coded. Print-ready 8.5x11.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g4
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
2 sentencesEach has 2+ INDs and 1+ DEPComma rules appliedClause parts annotated
Hints
- Comma after fronted DEP. Comma before FANBOYS.
- Fits naturally in informational prose.
Misconceptions to watch
- Long simple sentence mislabeled compound-complex.
- Missing comma.
Used in lessons