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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as AAAWWUUBBIS (Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, If, Since).

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When is a comma required in a complex sentence?

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A comma is required when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence.

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What happens when a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence?

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No comma is required when a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because I was tired.

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Identify the independent clause: 'I will go to the store if I have time.'

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I will go to the store.