Complex Sentence Practice2

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought.

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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 does a complex sentence consist of?

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

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Can an independent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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Yes, an independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

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

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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Although I ate my lunch.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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I finished my homework.

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What is the difference between a dependent and an independent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone, while an independent clause can.

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What makes a sentence complex?

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A sentence is complex if it contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.