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 can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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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 sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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

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What is the purpose of a comma in complex sentences?

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

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When do you not use a comma in a complex sentence?

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You do not use a comma when the independent clause comes first in a complex sentence.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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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.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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'Because I studied hard, I passed the test.'

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What is a SWABI?

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SWABI stands for Subordinating Words: 'Since', 'When', 'Although', 'Because', and 'If'. These are subordinating conjunctions.