Grammar Shuffle Game - Compound Complex Sentences - The Compound-Complex Grammar Game!

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Breaking It Down:

1. Independent clause: A complete sentence that can stand alone.
2. Dependent clause: A sentence fragment that cannot stand alone because it depends on another clause for meaning.
3. Compound: The sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so—FANBOYS) or a semicolon.
4. Complex: The sentence has at least one dependent clause introduced by a subordinating conjunction (because, although, since, when, if, while, etc.).

Example of a Compound-Complex Sentence:

"Although she was tired, Sarah finished her homework, and she went to bed early."

• "Although she was tired" → Dependent clause (can't stand alone)
• "Sarah finished her homework" → Independent clause (can stand alone)
• "She went to bed early" → Independent clause (can stand alone)
• "And" → Coordinating conjunction joining the two independent clauses

HNL Tutors Compound Complex Sentences

Instructions:

1. Select a sentence from the dropdown menu.
2. The sentence fragments will appear in a random order below.
3. Drag and drop the fragments to rearrange them into the correct order.
4. Click the "Check Order" button to see if your arrangement is correct.
5. If your answer is incorrect, try rearranging the fragments again.

Select a sentence to practise: