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 subordinating conjunction?

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

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Give examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, while, and if.

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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 the sentence.

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Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma'?

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The comma should be placed between 'graduate' and 'you'.

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True or False: A comma is required when a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence.

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False.

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Identify the correctly written complex sentence: 'When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.' or 'An adjective describes a noun.'

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'When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.' is the correct complex sentence.

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True or False: A proper noun needs to be capitalized.

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True.

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Which of the following is not a subordinating conjunction: If, When, While, Summer?

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Summer is not a subordinating conjunction.

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

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.