GG#4.136: “Complex-Compound Sentences”
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In episode 136 Grammar Girl succinctly describes what and how to construct a complex-compound sentence. She starts of by explaining the building blocks of a complex-compound sentence, which are called declarative sentences and which contain one subject, one predicate, and one direct object. Two declarative sentences or sometimes referred as main clauses create a compound sentence. A complex sentence is one main clause with a dependent clause. When a compound sentence combines with a complex sentence they form a complex-coumpound sentence, a sentence with at least two main clauses and 1 dependedant clause.
Examples:
1. Paul shouldn't have decided to buy a dog for Gloria's birthday before asking her if she was allergic to them; turned out that she was allergic to dogs.
2.Banks would have have gone bankrupt throughout the country if Obama didn't intiate a stimulus package to energize the economy; some would argue that the plan didn't work as efficiently as it could have, due to the course the distibution of money took.
-Rosas, Roger
In episode 136 of Grammar girl she talks about the building blocks of complex sentences.Declarative sentences have a subject and a predicate,and one direct object.One main clause with a dependent clause is called a complex sentence.Sentences with two main clauses and one dependent clause is caused when you put together a compound sentence with a complex sentence.
examples
Jeron shouldn't buy a skateboard for his friend before asking him if he skates;in the end he found out that he doesn't skate.
Fernando Betancourt per.5
Roger at first i didn't understand what grammar was trying to say but after reading your summary i got a better understanding of what she was trying to to explain.
Roger at first i didn't understand what grammar was trying to say but after reading your summary i got a better understanding of what she was trying to to explain.
On today’s grammar girl the topic was about “Complex-Compound Sentences”. The complex compound sentences are types of spins of words to most of the admirations. The first thing you do is to start off as small as possible. Then the declarative sentence is a building block of writing that requires of a very simple thing as one subject, predicate, and some times usually a direct object. You can also combine two sentences together in order to have a prefect compound sentence. But then after that the next step is complex sentence. The straight forward nonsense complex sentence is made of a main clause and a dependent clause. But the main clause can not stand alone by its self at all. Then the complex compound sentences are just combinations of compound sentences and complex sentences. Each of them have at least two main clauses and one dependent clause and some times many others too. Some time the punctuation can also expand the past lones comma and period to include some semicolons and even some dashes in some situations. Except sometimes it appears in non fiction and some of the times in the most experience examples of a complex sentence in fiction.
Ex. Henry went to clean his room.
Henry is the subject, clean is the predicate, and finally his room is the direct object.
Ex. Henry went to clean his room. He went to walk his dog.
Those are two declarative sentences that are related to each other because they both have to do about Henry.
Ex. Henry went to clean his room, and then he walked his dog.
Now the sentences contain two independent clauses, and are joined by the conjunction “and” and can also be expressed as two separate sentences.
Ex. Henry cleaned the mess that people made at his party after everyone left.
Henry cleaned the mess is the main clause and the people made at his party after everyone left is the dependent clause in this sentence.
-Alex Luviano
In this episode, Grammar Girl explains what complex- compound sentences are and how to create them. To write a complex- compound sentence, you should simply start with a declaritive sentence. For example:
" She read the same book over and over again."
--In this example, " She" is the subject, "read" is the predicate, and the "book" is the direct object.
Combining two declarative sentences makes a compound sentence which is composed of two independent clauses and are joined by a conjunction. For example:
" She finished the book, and she started on her essay."
--The two independent clauses are "She finished the book" and "she started on the essay." The conjunction in the example is "and."
A complex- compound sentence has a main clause and a dependent clause. Remember, the dependent clause cannot stand on its own no matter what. For example:
"He pasted the pecies of the article back together after his sister tore it up."
--Here, the main clause is "He pasted the pecies of the article back together" while the dependent clause is "after his sister tore it up."
Complex- compound sentences are not always composed of a single main clause and a single dependent clause. At times, these types of sentences can be composed of two or even three independent and dependent clauses. Its just one has to know how to look for them.
SARAHALG ;>
My comment is for Roger, I like the fact that you went straight to the point. You explained each type of sentence and how they lead to a complex- compound sentence. The lesson was quickly understood. Nice Job!!!
SARAHALG :)
Today's topic # 136, Grammar Girl talks about complex-compound sentences. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses, as well as, subject, predicate,and direct object. Complex sentences are longer than a compound sentence, it has a main clause and a dependent clause, the main clause can stand by itself, but dependent clause can't. Last but least, complex-compound sentences have both compound and complex sentences together. which means that it can have more than one main clause and dependent clause. I want to make a comment on RawrGrr. In Ex number 2 RawrGrr said after the semicolon some would argue that the plan didn't work as efficiently as it could have. You did not have to say as before the word efficiently, to much as.
Ex compound sentence:
Tom ran home,and for got his bike.
Ex complex sentence:
She loves to sing, although she wants to-go to college to become a lawyer.
Ex complex compound sentence:
The music was load, so Ben got up to turn it down, Susan was upset; she went to the radio to cut the volume back up.
Kelly Roberts.
Grammar girl talks about the difference in sentences and how some build up to be complex-compund sentences. First, you start off with a declaritive sentence that can be made a compound sentence if joined with a sentence that talks about the same subject and is joined by a conjunction. Then, she explains how complex sentences need a main and dependent clause so that the sentence wont be a fragment.Combined together, a compund sentence and a complex sentence can make sense if phrased right.
For exapmle:"Not everyone was invited to the party so they decided to sneak in through the back door; they were busted by Muriell's mom who had found out about it."
For example:"She didn't know how to tell him and it made her feel really sad, but she knew she had to do it so she did.
In respond to Alex Luviano,
Your summary kind of confused me. It sounds too much like you just copied what GG said and didn't put it in your own words.
In this episode grammar girl explains the building blocks to a comlex-compond sentences.A compound sentence has a subject and a predicit. A complex sentence has a main clause and a dependent clause.The last step would be a compex-compound sentence, they have at least two main clauses and a dependent clause. They can involve commas, semicolons, periods,and dashes.
For example a compound:
Shane took a shower. Shane read a book.
For example a complex:
Shane took a shower and than read a book.
For example a complex-compound:
Shane should have never took a shower first because than he was two lazy to read the book,and the next day he had a test and failed it becuase it was about the book.
sarahalgs comment showed me how to start writing complex-compound sentences because she explains from declaritive snetences all the way to complex-compound sentences.She demonstrates this with examples which visually helps me understand
This week on Grammar Girl, she talks about complex compound sentences. First she starts off by explaining what a Declarative sentence is. It's very simple, you just basically have a one subject,one predicate and then most of the time you have one direct object.
For example: "Austin played with matches."
Austin is the subject, played is the predicate, and with matches is the direct object.
Then she explained compound sentences.
For example: "My friend is coming over, and we will watch a scary movie." This sentence now has two independent clauses.
If you want a boring declarative sentence you'd write...
" My friend is coming over. We will watch a scary movie."
Compound sentences make your sentences more interesting and can also be expressed as separate sentences.
She then also explained complex sentences, which are made of a main clause and a dependent clause.
For example: "John left the restaurant after spilling coke on his new shirt."
John left the restaurant is the main clause, and after spilling coke on his new shirt is the dependent.
Lastly, Grammar Girl talks about acquiring the skill.
"John shouldn't of left the restaurant after spilling coke on his new shirt; he ran into his ex-girlfriend outside the restaurant, who is a psycho that calls him non-stop."
"John should of never left the restaurant" is the first main clause, "after spilling coke on his new shirt" is the first dependent clause. "He ran into his ex-girlfriend outside the restaurant" is the second main clause, and "who is a psycho that calls him non-stop is the second dependent clause. "
I hope you guys understood my examples :)
Peace Out!
- Sandra Fernandez
Helen Toloza, you helped me have a better understanding about what compound and complex sentences are. You went right to the point.
In this weeks episode of Grammar Girl,she tells us of the construction of a complex-compound sentence. Grammar Girls begins by explaining that two declarative sentences, which consist of one subject,one predicate and a direct object, are combined to create a compound sentences. A complex sentence derives from a main clause combined with a dependent clause. Grammar Girls explains that the combination of a complex and compound sentence create a complex-compound sentence, which contains two main clauses and one dependent clause.
Ex.
Lucy went to school on Monday. She had soccer practice.
(two declarative sentences)
Lucy went to school on Monday, and had soccer practice.
(compound sentence)
Lucy cleaned her cleats after she played soccer on the muddy field.
(complex sentence)
Lucy had soccer practice after school on Monday; she cleaned her cleats, which were dirty after she played on the muddy field.
(complex-compound sentence)
Alex, your step by step construction to a final complex-compound sentence made it easy to understand how to write thoroughly.
-Lucy Salguero
Hey Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This week Grammar Girl, our lovely grammar coach, continues our lesson on the melodies of sentence structure by explaining the compound-complex sentence. Of course, we all know that varying the types of sentences we use can make an extremely unattractive topic bloom with life. I mean, I never truly understood about the whole grammar thing until Grammar Girl. By connecting grammar with music, she put this unfamiliar subject in terms that I could understand. But what really touches me is her closing statement: "the quick and dirty tip is to listen for the music and construct them with care and attention."
I could never see her again after she stole my most valuable possession, which could never be replaced, the whole of my existence, my soul, my heart; I would never forgive her.
I know this sounds a bit corny but its what came to my mind because Grammar Girl said that many fiction writers use compound-complex sentences. The independent clause is 'I could never see her again' and the dependent clauses are 'after she stole my most valuable possession' and 'which could never be replaced.' The second independent clause is 'I would never forgive her.' This example fulfills the criteria: two independent clauses and a dependent clause.
Even before the verdict had been reached, the man's fate was sealed.
This is unfortunately not a compound-complex sentence but instead a regular complex sentence. It has a independent and dependent clause, but it lacks the second independent clause that it needs in order to be a compound-complex sentence.
Rama P. 2
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Grammar Girl talked about Compound and Complex Sentences. She explained how a compound sentence is made up of two declarative sentences. She also explained how in a complex sentence, the main clause can stand alone. However, the dependent clauses cannot. The dependent clauses need the main clause to sound legit.
Ex 1: Although I am hungry, I have a taste for nothing.
"Although I am hungry," is the dependent clause.
Ex 2: Because she is happy.
This is a dependent clause. It needs a main clause to support it.
Hey Sandra.
I like how you showed how to make a compound-complex sentence by piecing it together going from simple to compound sentences and finally arriving at the COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE (applause).
No really, I appreciate that kind of out-of-the-box thinking.
One thing though...
You used the word "of" instead of "have" in your example(a common mistake when WRITING how you usually SPEAK).
Here: "John shouldn't [of] left the restaurant after spilling coke on his new shirt"
Other than that little error you did great. I do suggest though, that you proofread your entries before posting. It really does help.
Rama P.2
Sandra,
Your comment really made Compound sentences a little clearer for me. You had a lot of good examples,too.
-Myshauna Alexander
Hey Wear24BetterThanMe.
I think you do get the idea of Grammar Girl's post but your examples don't show it.
You did use a good example but you didn't say if it was a compound-complex sentence or not. You just left it there unclear to the reader what you sentence really was.
"Although I am hungry, I have a taste for nothing."
This is NOT a compound-complex sentence because it doesn't have TWO independent clauses.
It instead it a COMPLEX sentence with an independent and a dependent clause.
I'm sure you know what you're doing. Just trying to help.
Rama P. 2
Grammar Girl this week talks about how to formukate a complex-compound sentece. she starts off by explaining what a compound sentence is which contains two declarative sentences in which can be combined into one. Then she goes into explaining what a complex sentence is which contains a main clause and a dependent clause. Once you've had a complete understanding of these two you can combine both making a complex-compound sentence. A complex-compund sentence has at least two main clauses and one dependent clause and also include punctuatiuon such as semicolons and dashes.
Example of a compound sentence:
-"Max held his breath for 3 minutes. He danced around in his underwear." This is two declarative sentences combining them together makes it a compund sentence which is "Max held his breath for 3minutes and danced around in his underwear."
Example of complex sentence:
-Sally threw up on herself because the boat ride was making her feel sick.
Example of a complex-compund sentence:
-I shouldn't have bought the t-shirt in a smaller size because i knew it wouldn't fit me; i liked it so much, that i didnt care in what size it was.
Roger Rosas,
I really liked your examples they made me have a better understanding of what this weeks grammar girl was about. It looks like you really did understand it.
Good Job!
In episode 136 grammar girl talks about Declarative, Compound, and Complex sentences. She decribes how each one works, For example in a Declartive sentence there is one subject one predicate and one direct object. In a Compund there is two declaritive sentences just using a conjunction. Now lasl there is the complex sentence which includes the main clause and a dependent cluase.
EX:I went to the movies. I went to go watch Saw..
I went to the movie, and i watched saw.
EX: Mom ran to the tree.
Mom is the subject, ran is the preditate and the tree is the direct object.
Griselda Isaac per 5:)
Reply to Helen:
I like how you get to the point and use really easy examples. It made me understand what you are talking about.I also like how all your example do not change and stay with the same subject. (:
Griselda isaac per 5
In episode 136 Grammar girl talked about complex-compound sentences. What you basically have to do is start off with a sentence that's very small and then you start a building block which means adding an direct object, predicate, and a subject, which can also be known as a declarative sentence. After that step, is the complex sentence. The complex sentence is a main clause and a dependent clause. Neither of these can be on it's own or it will not be a sentence. Then once you have the Compound sentence and the complex sentence you put them together.
Ex: Mike went to play outside
Mike is the subject, Play is the predicate, and outside is the direct object.
Ex: Mike went to play outside. He wanted to be with his friends.
These two examples are declarative sentences because they are both about Mike.
Reply:
RawrGrr!→ i like the examples you gave. they really helped me understand.
Nelly Melamed
Per. 5
In episode 136 of grammar girl she talks about complex compound sentences. She explains that in order to start it you must first have one subject and one predicate and one direct object.
Ex: Joe drove his car.
Ex: Joe punched the bus driver.
Daniel Nadales
This time Grammar Girl talks about complex compound sentences and how to construct them. she explains on how to make them by using declarative sentences but using them too much would get boring. So by adding independent and dependent clauses you can make it more better and make sense. She also says to use complex sentences by using a main clause and dependent clause to add more information and be more specific.
Examples:
A: I should have gone to school but I didn't because I was really sick, so instead I went to the doctor.
B. I was very sleepy, so I took a nap; after two hours I was feeling great and went for a walk and met with a friend of mine.
Daniel Nadales
Responses:
I think your examples made a lot of sense RawrGrr!
Your summary was good Fernos478
In episode #136 Grammer Girl talks about complex-compond sentences. Declarative sentences has on subject and one predicate, and sometime one direct object. Compound sentences are declarative sentences that related to each other and can combine them to make a compound sentence.
Examples:
1.Kelly played with the ball.
Kelly is the subject, played is the predicate, and ball is the direct object.
2.Kelly played with the ball. She ran a mile.
Kelly played with the ball, and she ran a mile.
Those sentences are daclarative sentences that related to each other because they're both about Kelly.
3.Kelly washed her hair after the bird pooped on her hair.
Kelly washed her hair is the main clause and after the bird pooped on her hair is the dependent clause.
FunkyFreshMeh,
Your summary and examples helped me with my work.I liked your good summary and examples. Nice job!
sandra viramontes
period 5
4. This week, Grammar Girl talks about complex-compound sentences and how one can create it. To create a complex-compound sentence, the writer should begin with a declarative sentence which is the building block. Then move up to a compound sentence which are two declarative sentences that are combined together to form one sentence. The third step towards achieving a complex-compound sentence is by creating a complex sentence. A complex sentence contains a main clause and a dependent clause. Finally, a complex-compound sentence can be formed by having a complex sentence and a compound sentence combined together. Most important, the complex-compound sentence should bring rhythm to the reader’s ear.
Example 1: I was very sick and I didn’t feel like going to school; unfortunately, I had a math test that would determine my final grade for the semester.
Example 2: I ran out the door before my mom began yelling at me, she had found the house very messy the night she arrived from work; after all, it was my fault.
Gilly, Your summary shows that you got this weeks topic. I also like how your examples show the types of sentences there are. Good Job (:
-Mary Garcia P2
Grammar Girl's lesson from last year was about the formation of complex-compound sentences. To form a complex-compound sentence you need two declarative sentences, both sentences containing two declarative clauses, one direct object, and on predicate. She stated how a complex sentence has one main clause and a dependent clause. A complex-compound sentence is created when combining a complex sentence with a compound sentence.
Ex1. Hector really shouldn't have eaten the five bags of Hot Cheetos before having breakfast; he's been sitting on the porcelain throne for a good four hours now.
Ex2. Nathan Explosion shouldn't change his name before he goes to jail; the inmates would be more scared of him if they think he's going to explode.
My reply has to go to Roger. When I listened to the podcast, I couldn't follow. Then I read your reply, listened to the podcast again, and understood it better. Now look at me, I'm a better writer. =D
Daniel Rodriguez Per.2
In todays grammar girl, she spoke about declarative sentences which is the building block of writing. It needs one subject, one predicate, and sometimes one direct object. An example she gave was "Henrik scrubbed the goat". Henrik is the subject, scrubbed is the predicate, and goat is the direct object. She also spoke about compound sentences. It contains two independent clauses that are joint by the conjuction "and,". On the other hand she spoke about complex sentences. It is made up of the main clause and dependent clause. For example, "Henrik cleaned his beard after the goat kicked strawin his face".
declarative sentence
Ex. Kevin hugged the cat.
compound sentence
Ex. Kevin hugged the cat, and got scratched.
complex sentence
Ex. Kevin cured the wound after it got infected.
fernos478- I think you should give better examples of the types of sentences. It gives me an idea that you didnt understand it much but keep trying.
Todays Grammar Girl explained complex-compound sentences. First she talked about how a Declarative usually starts off small or the building block of the sentence, it has one subject, predicate, and sometimes a direct object. Since declarative sentences would take forever to get a point a cross you would combine them, which is called compound-sentences. Now the Complex Sentences have a main clause and a dependent clause, the main clause can be alone but the dependent clause needs something to depend on.
Example: My dog shouldn't have tried to attack a larger dog; in the end my dog died because of the much larger dog.
Today’s topic on Grammar Girl is the complex- compound sentence and how to construct one, the correct way. She explains What a declarative sentences are and how it is best to start small, this sentence is basically the building block of writing, this contains one subject and one predicate and it sometimes has one direct object.
Ex. “ Estella fed the kitten.”
Estella is the subject fed is the predicate and kitten is the direct object.
You can combine two declarative sentences to make them a compound sentence.
“Estella brushed the kitten. She went to play tennis.”
Apparently these are two declarative sentences therefore, we can combine them to make them a compound sentence. They are joined by a conjunction.
“Estella fed the kitten , and then she went to play tennis.”
The next step is a complex sentence is made of a main clause and a dependent clause. The main clause can stand on their own but a dependent clause needs a main clause to prevent a sentence fragment. As grammar girl had said a complex compound sentence is combined by a complex and compound sentences. They may have at least two main clauses and one dependent clause .
Ex. She cleaned her house after her Halloween party had ended.
“She cleaned her house” is the main clause and “after her Halloween party had ended is the dependent clause.”
Ex. “She cleaned her house after her Halloween party had ended; she wanted to impress her friends, who always thought they were popular.”
“She cleaned her house” is the first main clause and “after her Halloween had ended” is the first dependent clause. “She wanted to impress her friends” is the second main clause and “Who always thought they were popular.” is the second dependent clause.
As Grammar Girl was explaining composing these sentences its like composing music to your ears. If you write a correct complex- compound sentence the words will sound like music instead of being read. Remember a complex-compound sentence contains one or two main clauses and one dependent clause.
Alex Luviano, i loved you examples but instead of showing us so many ways to be correct, you should of gave an incorrect example. However your examples were very clear. Good Job!
In todays podcast lesson Grammer Girl describes the layout of a complaint letter. Her example of an exploding toaster and the loss of eyebrows was the key example of the complaint letter. She describes you should use interest and appeal the person who's reading besides having a demanding tone. Keep the letter pleasent and short. The key is to remember that the letter is towards a human being who you want your needs to be met. When you iniciate a conflict make it a negotiation besides a demand or blame which will help work for you and the company.
Ex: To whom ever it may concern,
The piolet to my stove, as purchased, hasnt worked preventing the ignition of the flame. I would appreciate a trade for a new stove by sending back the damaged stove, I would rather stay with your company than anothers. My concerns for my stove are steady and I would very much appreciate and replacement as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Marc Asher.
In todays podcast lesson Grammer Girl describes the layout of a complaint letter. Her example of an exploding toaster and the loss of eyebrows was the key example of the complaint letter. She describes you should use interest and appeal the person who's reading besides having a demanding tone. Keep the letter pleasent and short. The key is to remember that the letter is towards a human being who you want your needs to be met. When you iniciate a conflict make it a negotiation besides a demand or blame which will help work for you and the company.
Ex: To whom ever it may concern,
The piolet to my stove, as purchased, hasnt worked preventing the ignition of the flame. I would appreciate a trade for a new stove by sending back the damaged stove, I would rather stay with your company than anothers. My concerns for my stove are steady and I would very much appreciate and replacement as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Marc Asher.
Windinthewhisper0104
I believe you did a excellent job in explaing the concept of this week. You also provided some clearly well explained examples. It heleped me undertstand it better.
--- KArina P.
In the episode of grammer girl was about Complex Compound sentences.Grammer girl explained how theres building blocks to a sentence.She also said that if you get two declerative sentences and combine them you make one complex compound sentence
Joseph is going to the knitting factory,but he has to do Ms.Allen's vocabulary
Good stuff ferny.Your sentences were cute.I understerd the lesson better
Way to go Roger.Liked your summary.Really detailed.
Grammar Girl this week talks about the topic of understanding complex-compound sentences along with declarative and single compound and single complex sentences. First, she starts off by going over declarative sentences. She explains that declarative sentences can have one subject, predicate and usually one direct object.
Second, she goes over compound sentences which is basically two thoughts that are the same but are joined by a conjunction.
Third, she goes over complex sentences which have a main clause and a dependent clause. A dependent clause helps the main clause with details.
And lastly, the complex-compound sentence. It is a combination of both a complex and a compound sentence. It has at least two main clauses and one dependent clauses.
Ex: I went to the store.
This is an example of a declarative sentence.
Ex: I went to the store and bought a soda and some chips.
This is an example of a compound sentence.
Ex: If the toddler were to fall in the empty pool he could of gotten seriously injured; luckily he did not and was safely walked away.
This is an example of a complex-compound sentence.
I think rawrgrr's examples were extremely helpful and were writing very well.
in this weeks grammar girl episode she talks about "complex-compound sentences" i learned that a declarative sentence is the building block or writing. two declarative sentences make an complex sentence. You must put these sentences together you can separate them by providing a comma.
ex. My mother told me to clean the house and: when i had already did so
ex: i always have money in my bank account but i was to busy spending it all, My mother added money to my account to save me
In this weeks grammar girl it talks about complex-compound sentences. It said you're able to combine two declarative sentences that are related and make one compound sentence. A complex sentence is made of a main clause and a dependent clause. Complex-compound sentences are a combination of compound sentences and complex sentences.
Examples:
1. I tried to shuffle, and my friend tried to jerk. (compound sentence)
2. The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error. (complex sentence)
3. Although I like to go camping, I haven't had the time to go lately, and I haven't found anyone to go with. (complex-compound)
Melissa Flores Per. 5
The topic of Grammar Girl is complex-compound sentences. She tells us about declarative sentences and how they are composed of a subject, a predicate, and a direct object. If you combine two declarative sentences then you form a compound sentence. Complex sentences are made of main clauses and dependent clauses. We finally have a complex-compound sentence which has at least two main clauses and one dependent clause.
Example of a Declarative Sentence:
Louis shot the zombie.
Example of a Compound Sentence:
Louis shot the zombie, and he lighted a witch.
Example of a Complex Sentence:
Zoey shoved a boomer off, after it vomited on her.
Example of a Complex-Compound Sentence: Francis dodged the tank after it nearly punched him; he was unable to save Bill, who was thrown off the building.
Wow! Rama your summary is absolutely fantastic. I like your enthusiasm in these responses about Grammar Girl. I like your examples as well. Keep up the good work. -Francisco B.
In this week's assigned episode of Grammar Girl, complex-compound sentences are discussed, which if I do say so myself were quite complex but yours truly remains undefeated to the English language. A complex-compound sentence is combination of complex and compound syntaxes. A compound sentence is a joining of two independent clauses through the use of a conjunction such as "and." A complex sentence is a sentence consisting of a main clause and subordinate clause. Using both of these types of sentences at the same time requires you to include at least 2 main clauses and 1 subordinate clause.
Ex: I sat and pondered about myself, the king's glorious son, the foolish lover, the betrayer of my entire kingdom-who am I really?
Ex2: The serial killer thought he did a wonderful job as usual but he forgot one very important detail; he left a single drop of blood, the rusty key to a closet of skeletons, the blade that cuts the line between him and a lethal injection of his own.
To Reasonable Rama:
I appreciate you incorporating some personality into your summary rather than make it sound monotonous. I believe keeping your audience is critical in attempting instruct them, especially if it is only through text. You convey a clear understanding and present it with seemingly no flaws. Too bad you don't have a 2nd example though. :'(
Sorry. In case it is not clear my name is Deonte Lang and I approve the previously posted message as well as this one
On another episode of Grammar Girl, it explains to us about Complex Compound Sentences. On that note, she explains how a declarative sentences make up a complex sentence! Make sure when you put these sentences together, you use a correct punctuation.
ex: I didn't want to go to the mall, so my friends went without me.
Roberto Cabezas per.2
Ex: My mom noticed I had a fever after my forehead turned red.
Grammar Girl explains that declarative Sentences are just the beginning of writing, which needs a subject, one predicate and one direct object. She states that compound sentences combine two sentences. For example, she uses "Henrik scrubbed the goat, and he danced a tarantella". To finish it she explains complex sentences, which need to use a main clause and a dependent clause.
Examples-
1. Pedro shouldn't have angered Juan; Juan turned out to be a very angry person.
2. Juan paid a year worth of boxing classes for Pedro; not knowing Pedro hated boxing.
Response-
Roger, i like how you used the complex sentences as consequences.
-Jesse Machorro
In this weeks topic of Grammer Girl I Learned about how to properly compose a declarative sentence in order to do it right all you need is one subject and one predicate, and make sure to include a direct object.
Ex1: David swept the sand. And you can combine it with, and walked the dog. And you'll have a compound sentence and it contains two independent clauses.
Next I read about the complex sentences and that the straight forward no-nonsense complex sentence is made of a main clause and a dependent clause.
When you combine Compound And Complex Sentences you get Complex-Compound sentence. You must include at least two main clauses and once dependent clause.
Ex2: Diana returned the stolen chicken after regretting he decision. She wanted to prove that she was bad, even though she knew it wasn't the thing to do.
-Alex B.
Fernando, good use of the complex compound sentence, whats with all the skateboard examples?
-Alex B.
This week's Grammar Girl episode discussed the compositions of a complex-compound sentence. First, she identifies declarative, compound, and complex sentences individual for clarification. Declarative sentences are sentences with a subject, predicate, and a period, compound sentences are two separate independent clauses joined together by a comma and a conjunction, and complex sentences are sentences that include a main clause and a dependent clause. Then, she discusses that complex-compound sentences, consisting of both compound and complex sentences, contain at least two main clauses and one dependent clause. Grammar Girl also explains that the rhythm, as with music, is important for creating well-written complex-compound sentences because it helps bring "meanings and actions of the sentence to the reader."
Examples of complex-compound sentences:
The man ate his pasta ravenously after he finished his work; his work took almost the whole day to finish.
Laura wanted to take a walk later before the sun set; at night, it would be too dark for her.
Response to Sarahalg: Your summary and examples for each of the main, significant parts of the discussion Grammar Girl relates well and accurately. I like how you refer to only the main parts of her explanation because it shows that you undoubtedly know how to identify the declarative, complex, and complex-compound sentences.
Complex-compund sentences
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Declaritive sentences grow dull, monotonous and choppy when used over and over again. to create a smooth and less cacophonous sentence, combine the two (or more) sentences into a COMPUND SENTENCE:
I forgot my homework. I lost my mind
combine the declaritive sentences with a punctuation mark (best fitting is the comma) to smooth out this choppy thought:
I forgot my homework, and lost my mind.
COMPUND SENTENCES= two (or more) independent clauses combined with a conjuntion ("and" in our case)
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complex sentences are a step up from compund sentences. Whereas a compund sentence has two (or more) independent clauses, a COMPLEX sentence has an independent and dependent clause.
I forgot to turn in my vocabulary homework during second period.
"during second period" depends on "i forgot to turn in my homework" to explain what happened during second period.
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Complex sentences are a combination of Compund and Cpmplex sentences....quite literal i must say. A complex-compund snetence has at least two main clauses and one dependent clause. also the repititoir of punctuation is increased as the comma gains new friends such as the semi-colon and dashes.
I was terribly sad this morning when i didn't turn my homework in, nor did i remember to put my socks on; it was a stressfull morning.
Maddie Isaacs
period 2
RawrGrr
you should explain you examples some more or maybe include them in your text. I feel that you give a insightful summary and examples but dont connect the two.
Maddie Isaacs
period 2
This week Grammar Girl explains what is, and how to use Complex-Compound sentences. She explains that a Complex-Compound is a combination of a complex and compound sentence. They have one dependent clauses and two main clauses, the sentences could be stretched by using semicolons and comas.
Examples:
Greg should have never sold his TV since now he has nothing to watch; he needed to gain some money, so now hes bored with money in his wallet.
Jim drove to Vegas not realizing his gas tank is empty; His car stopped, and Jim walked a mile to the nearest station.
-Jiron Easter
I have to agree with Fernando. Rodger you seem to have a great understanding with complex-compound sentences. Great job on the Banks sentence, that one looked like a tough one.
Issue #136 and the story for today is Complex-Compound Sentences. Grammer girl begins by talking about Declarative Sentences in ehich she says needs one subject and predicate as well as a direct object. She then goes on to talk about compund sentence where you can combine short declaratives. Next she talks about complex sentences. At the end she says where the complex-compund is turned to music.
Ex. I should have asked her what she wanted as a gift first before just giving her something; she ended up throwing my gift in the back
Ex.
Dang Roger that was good, especially the second sentence. I wold have never thought that much less put a sentence like that all. Bravo I say Bravo
Issue #136 and the story for today is Complex-Compound Sentences. Grammer girl begins by talking about Declarative Sentences in ehich she says needs one subject and predicate as well as a direct object. She then goes on to talk about compund sentence where you can combine short declaratives. Next she talks about complex sentences. At the end she says where the complex-compund is turned to music.
Ex. I should have asked her what she wanted as a gift first before just giving her something; she ended up throwing my gift in the back
Ex.
Dang Roger that was good, especially the second sentence. I wold have never thought that much less put a sentence like that all. Bravo I say Bravo
Hello everyone--
In episode 136, Grammar Girl discusses complex-compound sentences, revealing that they are composed of dependent and independent clauses, a predicate, subject, and direct objects. In order to make complex sentences not boring, they must be seperated by punctuations, or you get multiple lame sentences that bore everyone. Heres an example:
The dog ate. Hes so fat.
So these two sentences are pretty boring, but if we add extra words to it, it looks like this:
The dog ate because he's so fat.
EXAMPLE II: The mother saw herself 20 years ago when she looked into her daughters eyes.
Fernos,what an excellent example. I fell in love with it right away. That semicolon brings life into it.
-Vianney Bernabe p.2
Grammar Girl this week talked about Complex sentence. I learned that declarative sentences are the building block of writing which need one subject and one predicate and usually has a direct object.
Ex: Danny washed the dog.
The subject is Danny the predicate is washed and the dog is the direct object .
I also learned about Compound Sentences. Which can be caused by combining two declarative sentences.
Ex: Danny washed the dog. He got dirt all over.
Ex: Danny washed the dog, and he got dirt all over.
She also talked about Complex sentences which are made up of a main clause and a dependent clause.
Ex: Danny took a shower after the dog covered him with mud.
Danny took a shower is the main clause and after the dog covered him with mud is the dependent clause.
Alejandra N.
per.5
Response: Roger
I liked your summary it was easy to understand and your examples showed that you understood the concept well good job.
In this episode of Grammar Girl, she talks about how complex-compound sentences have a natural rhytm to them, and thats how its meant to be read.
She Explains the how in compund sentences you condense two related sentences into one, to make it easier to understand and read. In the complex sentences she explains how you have the dependent clause and independent clause, and how they support each other in a sentence. She also retouches on the idea of punction and its impotance in the usage of the punctuation in a complx-compound sentence.
EX. I went to the market. I got some eggs.
(correct) I went to the market to get some eggs.
Here the dependent clause if "i got some eggs" and without the "i went to the market" you basically don't know what you are talking about when you speak of the eggs.
EX. Jaimie ran to the bathroom, because she spilled sode on her shirt.
Sandra:
i really enjoyed your summary... and for some reason I wasnt quite understanding this episode but after i read your summary and examples it started to somewhat make sence in my head... so i think you did a good job in explaining and your examples were clear...
-Michelle Couto
Sentences, you may think there's only a ceratin way in writing them, but in reality there is like a ladder of complexity in sentences. Starting from the bottom are the small declarative sentences, which at least have a subject and direct object and sometimes they may have predicates. As you move on the ladder of sentence complexity comes the compound sentences, which will usually have a main clause and an dependent clause. As you move even higher on the ladder of sentence complexity comes complex sentences, which can be made up of many main clauses and dependent clauses, but of course, there will be a lot of punctuation in these sentences such as: semi-colons, dashes, etc. I conclude this by saying, if you really want to get your readers' attention make sure no refrain from using so many declarative sentences because, believe me, you will bore you reader. Be as creative and manipulative as you can with the different types of sentences there are.
Ex.1 An example of a declarative sentence would be, "Paul shaved the french poodle." Paul is the subject, shaved is the predicate, and french poodle is the direct object. Its okay to use some of these in an essay, but don't overuse them.
Ex.2 An example of a complex sentence would be, "Monica cleaned up the mess after the tornado had caused a tore up everything." "Monica cleaned up the mess" would be the main clause, while "after the tornado had tore up everything" would be the dependent clause.
Response: My response goes to Roger Rosas. Your summary is good as far as explaining the main points of this episode. Your examples just make me think that you really understand this concept and besides this, I have nothing else to say. Keep up the good work!
Fernando Serrano Per.2
To start a complex-compound sentence, one needs a declarative sentence. It's made up of one subject, one predicate and one direct object. Once one has that, then make the sentence into a compound sentence. Compound sentences have two independent clauses. Then make the compound sentence complex. Complex sentences have a main clause and a dependent clause. Now one has a complex-compound sentence.
Ex. He watched TV.
He watched TV, and he ate chips.
He watched TV, and he ate chips after finishing for essays for homework.
Ex. She was hungry.
She was hungry and she craved pasta.
She was hungry and she craved pasta, but over salted the pasta and sauce.
-Sara L.
-Alex
I liked your explanations and summary. It helped me understand Grammar Girl better.
- Sara L. per.2
In Complex compound Sentences, grammar girl talks about making sentences more complex. she talks about declarative sentences, which grammar girl encourages people to start small be direct. Also compound sentences.Those are sentences that could be joined together so you dont get a clutter of little sentences.
Complex sentences are the next step. this is where you include more information and engage the reader. they have both a main clause and a dependent clause. and finally she talks about the the greatest and hardest skill to acquire, complex-compound sentences. these are made up of both compound sentences and complex sentences. these sentences usually have two main clauses and a dependent clause.punctuation is also expected to expand.
Examples:
1.When you find out that life is full of surprises, you usually get another one; that those surprises are usually not a good thing.
2.When you build up an arsenal of good luck, your also building up an arsenal of bad luck. Nobody wants to have an arsenal of bad luck.
@Roger:
your examples really helped me write mine lol. your second example confused me a little though, banks are still going down the drain.
Respond to Joseph:
I liked your one paragraph and example. It was quick and dirty like this blog spot.
- Rosas, Roger
Grammar Girl was about Complex-Compound sentences. It is the building blocks of complex sentences. She said that a declarative sentences have a subject,one direct object, and a predicate. She said that the main clause can stand alone.
EX. I want some pizza, but I do not feel like eating.
EX. I do want to go to the movie, I do not want to see anything.
Justin orue
Michelle
reading your help me fully understand it. You show that you know it.
In episode 136 Grammar girl has to do with complex compound sentences. Its starts by showing a simple sentence and the talking about how to combine two sentences to make one complex compound sentences. In a complex compound sentences there are to main causes and one dependent clause. This will help you by making your reading more interesting and sharing more information without having to put so many periods.
Ex 1. I shouldn't have decided to not go to school yesterday without knowing if I was going to take a test that I could not make up; as a result I had to take a test that I was not able to make up.
Ex 2. Mr. X leaves homework for the whole week and I don't do it thought out the week because I think that I can do it all in one day; it turns out that I could not finish it so I was not able to turn in my homework for that class in time.
I thing that Sarahalg post was really understanding because I quickly understood what this episode of grammar girl was talking about.
Grammar Girls lesson this week talked about complex-compound sentences being composed of a subject, predicate, and a direct object. A compound-complex sentences is comprise of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Ex. Cody residing at St. Claire, and Levi residing at St. Mary, are still good friends even though they live far away from one another..
Ex. The clouds promised rain, so we hurried home before we got caught in a flash flood
Response to Mary: you're examples are very explicit. good work (:
-Diana p2
In this prodcast Grammar Girl talks about declarative sentences. Also she talks about compound, complex, and comlpex-compound sentences. Grammar Girl states that a declarative sentences is the building block of writing. It requires a subject, predicate, and usually has one direct object. A compound sentence is two sentences that are combined together. In a complex-sentence it has a main clause and a dependent clause. A compound sentence is a combination of a compund sentence and a complex sentence.
An example of a complex sentence is: Reese washed her hair beacuse earlier that day a bird landed a dropping in her hair.
An example of a compund sentence is: I went to the store and, bought a lot of ice cream.
I think that Fernando C. clearly understands the concept that Grammar Girl was trying to get across through his examples and his summary.
This week's Grammar Girl was about complex compound sentences. What is a compound-complex sentence you ask? All in good time, first down the list is a declaritive sentence which is composed of 1 subject, 1 predicate and usually 1 direct object. When they are related they can be combined making it a complex sentence.
A complex sentence is made up of a main clause and a dependent clause.
Ex.1
Farmer John milked the cow.
(Farmer John is the subject, milked is the predicate and the cow is the direct object).
Ex.2
Kevin dried up after he fell in the puddle.
Finally the main event, complex-compound sentences. It is composed on 2 sentences and 1 dependent clause, although it can have more. It depends alot on the rhythm lke music, meaning that it has to be consructed with care and attention.
Ex.3
Richard recieved the nobel peace price for helping the those in need and he saved two lives in a fire,that was done intentionally.
My comment is to Selene...I see that you understand the concept, I think that your examples are good. Keep it up =)
-Luis M.
This week’s grammar girl covered the topic of complex compound sentences. It explains that before you go into the fancy compound sentences, you must learn about declarative sentences. A declarative sentence is a sentence that is short. It simply contains one subject, one predicate and one direct object. If you write a lot of declarative sentences, your paper will bore the reader. This is when the famous complex compound sentences come into play. These sentences will connect the two declarative sentences and make them into a compound sentence. A complex sentence is a sentence that contains a main clause and a dependent clause. With these sentences the dependent clause cant stand by itself without the main clause. Once you know the compound sentence there are the complex compound sentences. These sentences contain at least 2 main clauses and one dependent clause.
Example: the little boy jumped over the fence. This sentence is clearly a declarative sentence. The subject is the little boy, the predicate jumped over, and the object the fence.
Example: I went to the dodgers’ game, and ate a hot dog. This sentence is a compound sentence. It contains a main clause I went to the Dodgers’ game, and a dependent clause and ate a hot dog
Response to Rama:
I loved tour summary, it made it fun to read and clearly showed that you understood the material covered. Your examples were great and easy to follow. Good job =]
Emilio Ruiz
Period 2
Stephanie Calderon per 2
This week grammar girl speaks about ocmplex compound sentences, and how to structure them in order to become a better writer. The basis of a compound sentence is a declarative sentence, then the next step is a compound sentence, then comes the complex sentence. This sentece must consist of a dependent and independent clause.The most complex sentence is a complex compound sentece which consist of at least 2 main clauses and two dependent clauses.
For eaxample:
Stephanie is a softball player, and she plays on the varisty team, for Hamilton High school; she leads the team in stolen bases and will continue to succeed her senior year.
I come from the shadows of the tallest skyscrapers in the city, a place where violence is real and crime affects all, where I am often awaken in the middle of the night, to the sound of helicopter spotlights, and police sirens.
Response to Griselda:
Griselda, you gave great examples, of what arent complex compound sentences, but you failed to show us what is a complex compound sentence. With your examples, I think that we can thoroughly understand what we should do, but you should show us what we should do.
This week Grammar Girl talked about complex-comound sentences. She also explained how this type of sentence consists of a direct object, subject, and predicate.
Ex..
Kathy forgot her friends birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally rememered.
Jessie normally eats spicy foods, but instead ate a cold sandwich, either way he was happy.
I read Michelle's summary and examples, which made the week's topic easier to understand. Thanks.
Episode 136 of Grammar Girl describes how to build complex-compound sentences and what they are. The building blocks of this type of sentence are declarative sentences which have one predicate and one direct object, two of these sentences combined create a compound sentence.It is not suggested that you use too many short declarative sentences. This is only half of the sentence, she goes on explaining that a complex sentence has one main clause attached to a dependent clause. These two different sentences (complex and compound)combine to make a complex-compound sentence which has atleast two main clauses and one dependent clause.
Examples:
1. When he handed in his homework, he forgot to put his name on it.
2. They shouldnt've gone to the movies on a school night, they were late to school today.
-Giovanna Murray
Carlos, I read your blog but it may be a little too simplified for others to fully understand. Try to elaborate on what complex-compound sentences are and the do's and don'ts that follow them.
In episode 136 Grammar girl explains how to make a complex compound sentence. She does this by explaining the building blocks of a complex compound, watch are also called declarative sentences. Declarative sentences contain a subject, predicate and one direct object. When a compound sentence combines with a complex sentence it becomes a complex compound sentence.
ex I wish I didnt buy my mom a necklace with out asking my brother what he was getting her; we both ended up getting her the same gift.
ex Bill shouldn't have boughten a skateboard for his son with out asking him if he wanted it; his son likes to roller blade.
fernando b
i wished you had one more example to she that you clearly understood, your example was helpful though. Other then that your summary was decent.
In today’s episode of Grammar Girl, she explained the meaning and process of constructing a complex-compound sentence. Grammar Girl began talking about declarative sentences, which is the building block of writing that requires one subject and one predicate, and usually has one direct object. Since these two sentences are related to each other, you can combine them to make a compound sentence and will turn the sentence into containing two independent clauses. The following step would be creating the complex sentence, which contains main clause and a dependent clause. When you combine these two types of sentences, you create a compound sentences and complex sentences that have at least two main clauses and one dependent clause.
Examples:
1. "Many students weren’t able to attend this years homecoming due to shortage in money so they decided to sneak in through the back door while no one was watching; they got caught by the security guards and got brutal punishments."
2. After having cross country practice after school on Tuesday; she felt as if she was going to die after all the hard drills.
Vanessa Garcia
Per.2
My response goes to Rogers post. Your examples helped me clear up the meaning of complez-conpound sentences. You got to the point and made the building of blocks as if they were definitions.
In this episode of Grammar Girl, Episode 136. Grammar Girl discusses complex-compound sentences. These sentences can be described as combinations. Grammar Girl spoke about compound sentences and complex sentences. These two types of sentences are what make a complex-compound sentence. In order to start a complex compound sentence you must first start with declarative sentences. These contain one predicate and one direct object if you have two or more of these you have a compound sentence, now lets make it complex. all it needs at this point is two main clauses sometimes in the beginning and end of the sentence.
- Erik Amador
Period 5
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In this weeks grammar girl "comma splice" i learned that one of the most common ways to use commas is to separate the two main clauses that are connected by a coordinating conjunction. If two sentences are closely related to each other you can use a semicolon to connect them without a coordinating conjunction.
ex- Trevor went to Vegas in his new car, and Diego followed behind him
(separating two main clauses)
ex-Trevor ate a lot of chicken;man is he going to get fat .
whisperinthewind0104 i like how he explained it, he used many examples to help me understand grammar girl better
Trevor Benjamim
per 5.
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