Complex Sentences

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What does a complex sentence contain?

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One independent clause and one dependent clause.

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What type of conjunctions appears in a complex sentence?

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Subordinating (AAAWWUBBIS)

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Punctuate the sentence: Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.

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comma after cold

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Punctuate the sentence: Although Tommy studied for three hours he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.

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comma after hours

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Punctuate the following sentence correctly: Alex forgot to feed the cat because he was playing his favorite game. Options: comma after feed, comma after cat, comma after because, no comma needed.

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no comma needed

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Punctuate the following sentence correctly: Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.

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comma after friends

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Punctuate the sentence: Sandy played with her little sister while she was at the park.

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No comma needed

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When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.

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True

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When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.

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False

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Punctuate the sentence: Before Christian can apply for a position as summer camp counselor he must get permission from his parents.

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Comma after counselor.