Zinger 10 Complex Sentences and Phrases

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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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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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 verb and expresses a complete thought.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction in a complex sentence?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used in complex sentences to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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Punctuate: Although Tommy studied for three hours he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.

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Although Tommy studied for three hours, he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.

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Punctuate: Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.

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Because my pizza had gotten cold, I heated it in the microwave.

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Punctuate: Sandy played with her little sister while she was at the park.

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Sandy played with her little sister while she was at the park.

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Punctuate: Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.

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Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends, she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.

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Punctuate: If Jordan wants to be accepted into his college of choice he must raise his GPA to at least 3.1.

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If Jordan wants to be accepted into his college of choice, he must raise his GPA to at least 3.1.