Summary of Complex Sentences and Compound Complex Sentences

Summary of Complex Sentences and Compound Complex Sentences

(Rules and Examples)

By: Dr. A. M. M. Ali Shaghi

For 1st Year English, 2nd Semester 2015


(Note: Keep in mind the following: IC = Independent Clause, DC = Dependent Clause, CConj = Coordinating Conjunction, SConj = Subordinating Conjunction, NP = Noun Phrase, and , = Comma)

Complex Sentences Examples & Rules


1

As Henry needs to learn English, I will teach him.

SConj + DC + , + IC


2

We went for a walk even though it was raining.

IC + SConj + DC + , + IC


3

When I'm writing a letter, and I'm leaving, you will find it tomorrow.

SConj + DC + , + CConj + , + IC


4

When I'm writing a letter, and I'm leaving, you will find it tomorrow.

SConj + DC + , + SConj + DC + SConj + , + IC






Compound-Complex Sentences Examples & Rules


1

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

IC + SConj + DC + , + CConj + IC


2

Susan teaches the kids who live in the neighborhood in the evenings after she comes home from work.

IC + SConj + DC + SConj + DC


3

Anthony instructed us on how the products are assembled, but he failed to tell us where they were made.

IC + CConj + IC + IC + SConj + DC


4

Because we had limited time, we didn't read the final chapter, yet we still enjoyed the book.

SConj + DC + , + IC + , + CConj + IC


5

If he wants to join us, he needs to ask the man who invited us to the party, or he can stay home.

SConj + DC + , + IC + SConj + DC + , + CConj + IC


6

10. The students who attended the university went on strike, for they protested the tuition hikes.

NP + SConj + DC + IC + , + CConj + IC