Compound-complex Sentences

A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

The combination of clauses may be more complicated than other structures of sentences. Below are some of the common patterns.

[1] IC; IC + DC.

• People study war histories, yet they have repeated the wars which were even more disastrous.
• Angkor Wat was built by people, yet many think that it was built by magical power. 

[2] IC + DC; IC.

• The guy is so genius that many admire his talents; he has been promoted a department head so far.
• I will phone you if I need more help; your help is crucial.

[3] DC, IC; IC.

• If production increases, prices may drop, and consumers may buy more.
• If prices drop too low, a company’s profits may decrease, and employees may lose their jobs.

[4] IC+ DC; IC + DC.

• Thida, who is a bank teller, feels sick, so she asks for leave permission so that she can have medical check up.
• Don't believe everything that you read, for facts can be given a spin that makes them less reliable.

[5] DC, IC; DC, IC.

• Because Mary was shy, she seldom met new people; although she was unhappy, she spent a lot of time alone. 
• When we went to school, we attended a lecture; after the lecture was over, we went to the library.