Complex Sentences

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'when'.

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When is a comma required in a sentence with a subordinating conjunction?

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A comma is required when the subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence, but not when it appears in the middle.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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Identify a subordinating conjunction from the following: 'although', 'and', 'but'.

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'Although' is a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between the two.

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Can a sentence have both independent and dependent clauses?

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Yes, a sentence can have both independent and dependent clauses, forming complex or compound-complex sentences.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance, while a subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'