Complex Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, she went for a walk.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

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List three common coordinating conjunctions.

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and, but, or

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How do you combine two simple sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

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I like pizza, but she doesn't like burgers.

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Rewrite the sentences into a complex sentence: 'I went to the store. I bought some groceries.'

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After I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

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Which coordinating conjunction can be used to show addition? Options: yet, or, and, but

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and

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Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: 'She likes to read books. She also enjoys writing.'

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She likes to read books and she also enjoys writing.

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Explain the difference between a complex sentence and a compound sentence.

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A complex sentence has an independent clause and at least one dependent clause, whereas a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

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I went to the store because I needed to buy some groceries.