10 Examples of Compound-Complex Sentences
A compound-complex sentence is a type of sentence that contains two or more independent clauses (i.e., clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences) and one or more dependent clauses. Here are 10 examples of compound-complex sentences:
1. Although I was tired, I went to the party because my friends were going to be there, and I didn't want to miss out on the fun.
- Independent clauses: I went to the party, I didn't want to miss out on the fun
- Dependent clause: Although I was tired, because my friends were going to be there
2. Because I had a lot of work to do, I stayed up late, but I still didn't finish everything, which made me feel frustrated and anxious.
- Independent clauses: I stayed up late, I didn't finish everything
- Dependent clauses: Because I had a lot of work to do, which made me feel frustrated and anxious
3. Although it was raining, I still went for a walk, and I enjoyed the fresh air, which lifted my mood.
- Independent clauses: I still went for a walk, I enjoyed the fresh air
- Dependent clauses: Although it was raining, which lifted my mood
4. Because I love reading, I always carry a book with me, and I try to read whenever I have a spare moment.
- Independent clauses: I always carry a book with me, I try to read whenever I have a spare moment
- Dependent clause: Because I love reading
5. Although I was nervous about public speaking, I practiced my presentation several times, and I felt more confident afterwards.
- Independent clauses: I practiced my presentation several times, I felt more confident afterwards
- Dependent clause: Although I was nervous about public speaking
6. Because I wanted to learn a new skill, I enrolled in a cooking class, and I've been enjoying it so far.
- Independent clauses: I enrolled in a cooking class, I've been enjoying it so far
- Dependent clause: Because I wanted to learn a new skill
7. Although I'm not a morning person, I woke up early, and I was able to get a lot done before lunchtime.
- Independent clauses: I woke up early, I was able to get a lot done before lunchtime
- Dependent clause: Although I'm not a morning person
8. Because I love traveling, I've been saving up money, and I'm planning a trip to Europe soon.
- Independent clauses: I've been saving up money, I'm planning a trip to Europe soon
- Dependent clause: Because I love traveling
9. Although I was scared of heights, I went skydiving, and it was an exhilarating experience.
- Independent clauses: I went skydiving, it was an exhilarating experience
- Dependent clause: Although I was scared of heights
10. Because I value my health, I try to eat healthy foods, and I exercise regularly, which helps me feel more energized.
- Independent clauses: I try to eat healthy foods, I exercise regularly, which helps me feel more energized
- Dependent clause: Because I value my health
