Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence? After dancing for many years, Jordan began teaching dance. Over the summer, Jordan taught dance to children, and Mara danced in the recital. Jordan is a dance teacher, and she loves her job.

Answer 1

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Among the options you provided:

1. "After dancing for many years, Jordan began teaching dance." (One independent clause and one dependent clause)
2. "Over the summer, Jordan taught dance to children, and Mara danced in the recital." (Two independent clauses, no dependent clause)
3. "Jordan is a dance teacher, and she loves her job." (Two independent clauses, no dependent clause)

None of these sentences qualify as a compound-complex sentence.

If you need an example of a compound-complex sentence, it might look like this: "After dancing for many years, Jordan began teaching dance, and she loves sharing her passion with others."

Answer 2

pick one of the provided answers

Answer 3

The sentence that qualifies as the closest to a compound-complex sentence from your options is:

"Over the summer, Jordan taught dance to children, and Mara danced in the recital."

It contains two independent clauses ("Jordan taught dance to children" and "Mara danced in the recital") but no dependent clause, so it is actually a compound sentence.

None of your provided sentences are truly compound-complex. However, if you have to pick one, this is the best option, even though it doesn't meet the compound-complex criteria.