Complex Sentences LC Review

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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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What role do adverbs play in a sentence?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Identify the function of a comma in a complex sentence.

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Commas are used to separate clauses in a complex sentence, especially before conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses.

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What is the difference between 'fair' and 'fairly'?

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'Fair' is an adjective meaning just or equitable, while 'fairly' is an adverb meaning to a moderate degree.

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How can you identify an adverb in a sentence?

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Adverbs often end in '-ly' and answer questions like how, when, where, or to what extent.

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What is the purpose of using a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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What is the correct form of the word 'negative' when used as an adverb?

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The correct form is 'negatively'.

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When should you use a comma before 'for' in a sentence?

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A comma should be used before 'for' when it introduces an explanation or reason for the preceding clause.

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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 sentence, containing a subject and a verb.