Complex Sentence Review

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is comprised of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.

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What is a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: 'I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.'

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since

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Does the sentence need a comma? 'Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.'

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No, it does not need a comma.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: 'As she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.'

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as

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because they express a complete thought.

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What are dependent clauses?

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Dependent clauses are groups of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because they do not express a complete thought.

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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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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.