Complex Sentences

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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 is the purpose of using commas in complex sentences?

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Commas are used in complex sentences to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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When should a comma be used before a conjunction in a complex sentence?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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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.

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In the sentence 'Although it was very long, the movie was still enjoyable,' where is the comma placed and why?

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The comma is placed after 'Although it was very long' to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.

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Does the sentence 'I really didn’t like the movie even though the acting was good' need a comma?

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No, this sentence does not need a comma because the dependent clause 'even though the acting was good' follows the independent clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory dependent clauses?

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When a dependent clause begins a sentence, it should be followed by a comma before the independent clause.

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In the sentence 'Because Mrs. Frey's coffee was too cold she heated it in the microwave,' where should the comma be placed?

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A comma should be placed after 'cold' to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.

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What is the effect of omitting a comma in a complex sentence?

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Omitting a comma in a complex sentence can lead to confusion or misinterpretation of the sentence's meaning.