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 are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', and 'while'.

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Identify an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'if', 'when', 'although', and 'because'.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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Which type of clause begins with a subordinating conjunction?

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Dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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When the rain stops, we will go outside.

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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.

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Identify an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.