Grade 8 Compound-Complex Sentences Worksheet
Practice identifying, analyzing, and writing compound-complex sentences for Grade 8 ELA students.
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Compound-Complex Sentences Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the exercises on compound-complex sentences.
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.
1. Which of the following sentences is a compound-complex sentence?
The cat slept on the mat, and the dog barked loudly.
Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
Although she was tired, she finished her homework, and then she went to bed.
The sun sets in the west.
Fill in the blank to complete each compound-complex sentence. Make sure your addition includes both an independent and a dependent clause.
2. Even though he studied hard, he didn't pass the test, and .
3. , but she still loves to read.
4. Read the following sentence and identify the independent clauses and the dependent clause(s).
When the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom, but they remembered their assignments.
Independent Clause 1:
Independent Clause 2:
Dependent Clause:
5. Write two original compound-complex sentences about your favorite hobby or a recent event. Underline your independent clauses once and your dependent clauses twice.
6. Every compound-complex sentence must contain at least three clauses.
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