Complex Sentences

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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A subject tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What are dependent clauses?

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Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as sentences and rely on independent clauses. Examples include: 'While you were outside.', 'If you don't study.', 'When you get to the goal.'

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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 at least one dependent clause.

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Do relative pronouns start dependent clauses?

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Yes, relative pronouns such as 'that', 'which', 'who', 'whom', or 'whose' start dependent clauses.

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What type of clauses do subordinating conjunctions start?

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Subordinating conjunctions start dependent 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'since'.

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.