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 a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'if', 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'when'.

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When should you use a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used in a complex sentence when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

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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; it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How do you combine two sentences into a complex sentence?

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To combine two sentences into a complex sentence, use a subordinating conjunction to connect the independent clause with the 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.

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What punctuation is needed when combining independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction when combining two independent clauses.