Complex Sentence Structures Check

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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 components of a complex sentence.

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause (a complete thought) and one or more dependent clauses (incomplete thoughts that cannot stand alone).

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What punctuation is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause in a complex sentence?

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

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.

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

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How do you punctuate a complex sentence when the independent clause comes first?

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If the independent clause comes first, do not use a comma before the dependent clause.

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

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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Because she was tired.

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How do you correctly punctuate the complex sentence: 'After she finished her homework she went to bed'?

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After she finished her homework, she went to bed.

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What is the correct punctuation for the complex sentence: 'Although it was raining they decided to go for a walk'?

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Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.