Question

Is the following a compound complex sentence?

During last night's game, the bases were loaded, and Bob hit a grand slam.

During last night's game is a dependent clause the bases were loaded in an Independented and bob hit a grand slam Independent

Answer 1

The sentence is a compound sentence.

During last night's game doesn't have a verb, so it's a phrase. It's a prepositional phrase.

Answer 2

I see what you mean about the verb. I am saying the following is a compound complex because it has a verb.

Those clouds promise rain, so we should hurry up and leave before we get caught in a flash flood.

Answer 3

You are right.