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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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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We went for a walk.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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Because I was late.

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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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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'She will go to the party if she finishes her homework.'

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if she finishes her homework.

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What punctuation is typically used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first?

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A comma.

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

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It provides additional information and cannot stand alone.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger.'

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Complex sentence.

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What is the role of conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Conjunctions connect independent and dependent clauses.