Complex Sentences

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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.

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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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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although he is young, Eric Hosmer is a very good baseball player.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although he is young'.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and at least one dependent 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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Give an example of an independent clause.

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An example of an independent clause is 'She enjoys reading books.'

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

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What punctuation is often used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause?

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

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have more than one dependent clause.

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

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