Question

Identify the compound complex sentence from the following

• A. I saw her when I was returning from the college.
• B. Being a timid boy, he preferred to be silent about the matter.
• C. I have a spare notebook yet I do not want to give it to her.
• D. My friend who was in Dubai came yesterday and gave me some gifts.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. My friend who was in Dubai came yesterday and gave me some gifts.

Understanding Compound-Complex Sentences

• Definition: A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
• Key Components:
  • Independent Clause: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
  • Dependent Clause: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since, when, while, if, unless) or a relative pronoun (e.g., who, whom, whose, which, that).
  • Coordinating Conjunctions: Words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', 'for', 'nor', 'yet' are used to join independent clauses.
• Example Breakdown:
  • Independent Clause 1: 'My friend came yesterday'
  • Dependent Clause: 'who was in Dubai' (This clause modifies 'friend' and cannot stand alone.)
  • Independent Clause 2: 'and gave me some gifts' (This clause is joined to the first independent clause by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.)
• Identifying Compound-Complex Sentences in Exams:
  • Look for the presence of multiple independent clauses (often joined by coordinating conjunctions).
  • Identify at least one dependent clause (usually starting with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun).
  • Ensure that the sentence has a logical flow and conveys a complete thought despite its complexity.
• Common Pitfalls:
  • Confusing compound-complex sentences with simple or compound sentences.
  • Misidentifying dependent clauses, especially those starting with relative pronouns.