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Mastering Compound-Complex Sentences
Build sophistication in your writing by combining multiple types of clauses.
What you will learn
- A compound-complex sentence contains two independent clauses and one subordinate clause.
- They allow for complex relationships between ideas to be expressed.
- Use these to vary sentence structure and improve writing flow.
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Question 1 of 1What defines a compound-complex sentence?
