Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?

Because it was raining, I grabbed my umbrella, and I hurried to the bus stop.

Identify the independent clauses and the dependent clause in the following sentence: Although he was tired, John finished his homework, and he went to bed.

Independent clauses: John finished his homework, he went to bed. Dependent clause: Although he was tired.

Because it was scared, the dog barked, and the cat ran away.

Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 20 min· Compound, Complex, Compound-complex Sentences

I can identify and classify compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.

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Compound-complex sentences | Syntax | Khan Academy

3 key concepts

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A compound-complex sentence has elements of both compound and complex sentences, meaning it has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
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The minimum requirement for a compound-complex sentence is two independent clauses and one dependent clause, but it can include more than one dependent clause.
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"After the storm passed, I went outside and I picked flowers because they were beautiful" is a compound-complex sentence because "I went outside" and "I picked flowers" are independent clauses, while "After the storm passed" and "because they were beautiful" are dependent clauses.

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“Identify the following sentence type as compound, complex, or compound-complex: Because it was raining, I wore a coat, and I carried an umbrella.”

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