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 does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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

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Where does a comma go in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used before the dependent clause if it comes first, and it is not needed if the independent clause comes first.

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

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The purpose of a dependent clause is to provide additional information or context to the independent clause.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'If'.

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True or False: A complex sentence can have more than one dependent clause.

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True.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is who or what is doing the action of the main verb.