sentence structure
understanding compound - complex sentences
independent clause - a group of words with at least one subject and one verb that form a complete thought (this is a complete sentence)
dependent clause - a groups of words with a subject and verb that do not form a complete thought (this is not a sentence)
conjunction (c) - a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
compound - complex sentence - a sentence with a dependent clause and multiple independent clauses.
examples
before going to the store, (my mother makes a grocery list), and (i put the reusable bags in the trunk.)
dependent clause independent clause c independent clause
(i had a burrito for lunch), but (steven has a sandwich) that his mother made for him.
independent clause c independent clause dependent clause
directions: read each compound - complex sentence. using the example for reference, underline the dependent clause, place parentheses around each independent clause, and label the conjunction.
1. lucy knows my name, but she forgot it when she went to introduce me to her parents.
2. i love eating turkey at christmas, but my friend’s family eats tamales because it is tradition.
3. after i put away the dishes, i asked my mom for an allowance, but she said no.
4. i dislike completing algebraic equations, and i don’t like geometry, though i love statistics.
5. after lindsey earned her driver’s license, she drove to school, and she picked me up.
6. since both of my parents grew up rather poor, they are thankful for what they have today, so our family makes it a priority to give back to the community.
7. while my parents went to the movies, i washed the dishes, and my brother mowed the lawn.
8. jeremy is running for student council, but if he wants to win, he will need to make more posters.
9. eversince she was a little girl, jenny dreamed of being a doctor when she grew up, but as a teenager she is reconsidering her career choices.
the school will not fund our club unless we can find a co - sponsor, but i have no ideas who

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sentence structure
understanding compound - complex sentences
independent clause - a group of words with at least one subject and one verb that form a complete thought (this is a complete sentence)
dependent clause - a groups of words with a subject and verb that do not form a complete thought (this is not a sentence)
conjunction (c) - a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
compound - complex sentence - a sentence with a dependent clause and multiple independent clauses.
examples
before going to the store, (my mother makes a grocery list), and (i put the reusable bags in the trunk.)
dependent clause  independent clause  c  independent clause
(i had a burrito for lunch), but (steven has a sandwich) that his mother made for him.
independent clause  c  independent clause  dependent clause
directions: read each compound - complex sentence. using the example for reference, underline the dependent clause, place parentheses around each independent clause, and label the conjunction.
1. lucy knows my name, but she forgot it when she went to introduce me to her parents.
2. i love eating turkey at christmas, but my friend’s family eats tamales because it is tradition.
3. after i put away the dishes, i asked my mom for an allowance, but she said no.
4. i dislike completing algebraic equations, and i don’t like geometry, though i love statistics.
5. after lindsey earned her driver’s license, she drove to school, and she picked me up.
6. since both of my parents grew up rather poor, they are thankful for what they have today, so our family makes it a priority to give back to the community.
7. while my parents went to the movies, i washed the dishes, and my brother mowed the lawn.
8. jeremy is running for student council, but if he wants to win, he will need to make more posters.
9. eversince she was a little girl, jenny dreamed of being a doctor when she grew up, but as a teenager she is reconsidering her career choices.
the school will not fund our club unless we can find a co - sponsor, but i have no ideas who

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# Brief Explanations:
Each compound-complex sentence is analyzed by identifying the dependent clause (underlined), independent clauses (in parentheses), and conjunction(s).

# Answer:
1. Underline: when she went to introduce me to her parents; (Lucy knows my name), (she forgot it); Conjunction: but
2. Underline: because it is tradition; (I love eating turkey at Christmas), (my friend’s family eats tamales); Conjunction: but
3. Underline: After I put away the dishes; (I asked my mom for an allowance), (she said no); Conjunction: but
4. Underline: though I love statistics; (I dislike completing algebraic equations), (I don’t like geometry); Conjunctions: and, though
5. Underline: After Lindsey earned her driver’s license; (she drove to school), (she picked me up); Conjunction: and
6. Underline: Since both of my parents grew up rather poor; (they are thankful for what they have today), (our family makes it a priority to give back to the community); Conjunction: so
7. Underline: While my parents went to the movies; (I washed the dishes), (my brother mowed the lawn); Conjunction: and
8. Underline: if he wants to win; (Jeremy is running for student council), (he will need to make more posters); Conjunction: but
9. Underline: Ever since she was a little girl, when she grew up; (Jenny dreamed of being a doctor), (as a teenager she is reconsidering her career choices); Conjunction: but

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