Complex sentences

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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But

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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'Since the birds were chirping' is a dependent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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'Macie enjoys reading.' is an independent clause.

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Does the following sentence need a comma? 'After the tornado hit there was very little left standing.'

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Yes, it should be: 'After the tornado hit, there was very little left standing.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in complex sentences?

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A comma is used to separate clauses, especially when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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Fill in the blank: '__________ she got her hair cut, her mother went shopping.'

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While