Intro to Complex Sentence

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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 complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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 complete sentence. It has 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 links a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, if, when.

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What punctuation is used after a dependent clause at the beginning of a complex sentence?

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A comma is used after a dependent clause when it comes at the start of a complex sentence.

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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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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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The independent clause is 'we will stay inside.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although she was tired.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.