Compound-Complex Sentences

“Starry Night”

Examples: Below are 3 examples of compound-complex sentences about this painting.

1. Although this is a well-recognized painting, not everyone can name the artist, and even less individuals can name the title of this painting; can you?

2. Vincent Van Gogh painting over 100 paintings in his lifetime, but unfortunately, like many now famous artists, Van Gogh’s works were not truly appreciated until long after his death.

3. The unique brush stroke style in this painting adds to its effectiveness; although if you look closely, it is the vivid use of the various shades of blues that truly make the picture impressionable.

Reminders:

1. Each sentence has at least one dependent clause introduced by a transitional word or phrase.

2. Each sentence has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

3. Each independent clause has a subject and verb.

Practice

Now you write five compound-complex sentences about the picture.

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Self-Check

1. Does your sentence have at least 2 independent clauses? Underline them.

2. Are your sentences joined by a conjunction? Draw a box around it.

3. Does your sentence have a dependent clause? Circle it.

4. Does your dependent clause start with a transitional word or phrase? Draw a box around it.

Good Job!