Complex sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is made of an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'as'.

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What punctuation is needed in a complex sentence?

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A comma is often needed before the dependent clause if it starts the sentence.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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After we eat, I want to see a movie.

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What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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Complex sentences allow for more detailed and nuanced expression by combining ideas.

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

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.