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What is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

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Although I was tired, I went to the party, and I had fun

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. The correct choice illustrates this structure effectively.

In the chosen answer, "Although I was tired, I went to the party, and I had fun," the phrase "Although I was tired" serves as the dependent clause, while "I went to the party" and "I had fun" are the two independent clauses. This combination of clauses demonstrates the characteristics of a compound-complex sentence, as it presents both a cause (being tired) and the actions taken despite that condition (going to the party and having fun).

The other options are simpler in structure. For example, the first choice presents a single independent clause, making it a simple sentence. The third choice also consists of a single independent clause, as does the fourth choice. These do not meet the criteria for a compound-complex sentence, lacking either multiple independent clauses or a dependent clause.

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