1. The Compound-Complex Sentence (CCX)

2. Compound-Complex
A compound-complex sentence contains TWO or more independent clauses and at least ONE subordinate clause.

3. Compound-Complex
Basically a compound complex sentence is a combination of a compound sentence and a complex sentence.
Compound-Complex sentences will have a coordinating conjunction AND a subordinating conjunction.

4. EXAMPLES
The band began to play, and Clarissa was pulled onto the floor for a dance that was starting.
Whenever we go on vacation, our neighbors mow our yard, and they collect our mail.

5. STOP Complete Holt worksheet pg 109 as a class

6. Now that we have practiced identifying the parts of a compound-complex sentence let’s see if we can distinguish between a complex and a compound-complex sentence.

7. On your board classify the structure used
On your board classify the structure used. Write CX for complex Write CCX for compound-complex

8. Susan teaches the kids in the evenings after she comes home from work.
Complex

9. Susan teaches the kids in the evenings after she comes home from work.
Complex

10. Although the exercise was difficult, we managed to finish it on time, so we passed the exam.
Compound-Complex

11. Although the exercise was difficult, we managed to finish it on time, so we passed the exam.
Compound-Complex

12. Because we had limited time, we didn't read the final chapter.
Complex

13. Because we had limited time, we didn't read the final chapter.
Complex

14. Our father taught us many lessons which helped us succeed in life, and we will miss him greatly.
Compound-Complex

15. Our father taught us many lessons which helped us succeed in life, and we will miss him greatly.
Compound-Complex

16. The doctor wants to prescribe physical therapy, and he wants me to see Dr. Smith whom he recommended.
Compound-Complex

17. The doctor wants to prescribe physical therapy, and he wants me to see Dr. Smith whom he recommended.
Compound-Complex

18. STOP Complete Holt worksheet page 110 over CX or CCX Box Coordinating Conjunctions Circle Subordinate Conjunctions Underline Independent Clauses Classify the structure CX for Complex CCX for Compound-Complex