How do you write a compound-complex sentence?

Use a word like because, when or although for the dependent clause and a word like and, but or so to join the independent clauses. When the storm knocked out the power, we lit candles, and Grandma told stories.

Is a sentence with two verbs always compound?

No. Sofia and Ben hiked to the falls and ate lunch by the pool has two verbs but only one clause, so it is simple.

6th Grade Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Sentence types depend on how many independent and dependent clauses a sentence has. These worksheets hold 2 sheets for 6th grade, each with an answer key. Simple, Compound, Complex or Compound-Complex labels 12 sentences S, CD, CX or CC, and Write Compound-Complex Sentences combines 6 sets of three short sentences, such as one about a storm and candles. Both practice L.6.3.A.

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Write Compound-Complex Sentences

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Frequently Asked Questions

A simple sentence has one independent clause, a compound sentence has two or more, a complex sentence has one independent and one or more dependent clauses, and a compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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