Intro to Complex Sentence

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it 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 an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'while'.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: because, although, since, if, when.

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What happens when a dependent clause comes at the start of a complex sentence?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause.

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

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'If you finish your homework, you can play outside.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you finish your homework.'

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What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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The purpose of a complex sentence is to show the relationship between ideas, often indicating cause and effect or contrast.

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

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True.