Complex Sentences Flashcard

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and needs an independent clause to provide context.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence, containing a subject and a predicate.

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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What role do subordinating conjunctions play in complex sentences?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, indicating the relationship between the two.

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Can you give examples of subordinating conjunctions?

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include: although, because, since, while, and if.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone and requires an independent clause, while an independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What punctuation is typically used when a dependent clause precedes an independent clause?

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A comma is typically used after the dependent clause when it precedes the independent clause.

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Does the sentence 'I did not finish my homework because the internet went out' need a comma?

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No, this sentence does not need a comma because the dependent clause follows the independent clause.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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The function of a subordinating conjunction is to introduce a dependent clause and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'