Complex Sentences

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What is an independent clause?

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a clause that can stand on its own as a sentence.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

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a clause that cannot stand as a sentence in its own right

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What type of clause is this? Macie enjoys reading.

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independent

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What type of sentence is this? Natalee covered her ears because Mrs. Crompton started singing again.

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complex sentence

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Which part of the sentence is the INDEPENDENT clause? Angel hit a home run because he is just that good.

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Angel hit a home run

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What is the best way to write the sentence? Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

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Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

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What is the best way to revise the sentence: Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family?

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Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

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How do you correctly write the sentence below? Because I love you, I will share my last chip with you. Options: 1. Because I love you I will share my last chip with you. 2. Because I love you I will share, my last chip with you. 3. Because I love you, I will share my last chip with you. 4. Because, I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

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Because I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Options: After we eat, I want to see a movie., Because you sneezed I jumped., As, we walked you ran., If you, fall I'll catch you.

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After we eat, I want to see a movie.