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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate 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 contains a subject and a predicate but does not express a complete thought.

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How can you identify a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause often begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, while) and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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

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Provide an example of a dependent clause.

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While the band was playing.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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I ate my lunch in the shade.

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

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A comma is used to separate the clauses.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'After we eat I want to see a movie'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'After we eat, I want to see a movie.'

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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.