Intro to Complex Sentence

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

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

Front

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

Back

We went for a walk.

Front

What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

Back

A subordinating conjunction links the independent clause to the dependent clause.

Front

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.

Back

Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', 'unless', and 'while'.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

Front

How can you identify a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Front

Transform the following independent clause into a complex sentence: 'She enjoys reading.'

Back

She enjoys reading because it helps her relax.

Front

What punctuation is often used to separate clauses in a complex sentence?

Back

A comma is often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

Front

What is the difference between a simple sentence and a complex sentence?

Back

A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.