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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Identify the structure of a complex sentence.

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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Is 'James and Edward drove out to the beach yesterday.' a complex sentence?

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No, it is a simple sentence.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction: Since, Because, After, And?

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And is NOT a subordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What punctuation is typically used to separate clauses in a complex sentence?

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A comma is often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a complex sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Is 'If you will stay, I'll prepare a snack.' correctly punctuated?

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Yes, it is correctly written and punctuated.