Complex Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions

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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, often connected by subordinating conjunctions.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'while'.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The subordinating conjunction in the sentence is 'Although'.

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

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A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause, while a simple sentence contains only one independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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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, allowing it to stand alone as a sentence.

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Can a complex sentence be formed without a subordinating conjunction?

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No, a complex sentence requires at least one subordinating conjunction to connect the independent and dependent clauses.

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What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Subordinating conjunctions introduce the dependent clause and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify whether the following sentence is complex or not: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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The sentence is not complex; it is a simple sentence.