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
