Complex Sentence Review

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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An example of a dependent clause is 'because she studied diligently'.

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Does the sentence 'Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch' need a comma?

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Yes, it needs a comma after 'hungry'.

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What is another example of a dependent clause?

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Another example of a dependent clause is 'although I ate my lunch'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What punctuation is typically used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence?

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A comma is typically used before a dependent clause when it starts a sentence.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone.

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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 as a complete thought, while an independent clause can.

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What is a complex sentence?

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