REQUIRED: Compound-Complex Practice
A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Isabel began painting only two years ago, but she has already ben asked to hang one of her paintings at the art exhibit that is scheduled for next month.
| Two independent clauses | Isabel began painting only two years ago |
| she has already been asked to hang on of her paintings at the art exhibit | |
| Subordinate clause | that is scheduled for next month |
While Don and I were in Florida, we had many interesting experiences; but we were happy to return home.
| Two independent clauses | we had many interesting experiences |
| we were happy to return home | |
| Subordinate (dependent) clause | While Don and I were in Florida |
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