Complex Sentences Flashcard- dependent clauses

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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, such as 'because', 'although', or 'if'.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', and 'since'.

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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 but cannot stand alone.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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The independent clause is 'we decided to go for a walk.'

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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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Which of the following is a complex sentence? 'I like ice cream.' or 'I like ice cream because it is sweet.'

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'I like ice cream because it is sweet.' is a complex sentence.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'if' indicate in a sentence?

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The subordinating conjunction 'if' introduces a condition that must be met for the independent clause to be true.

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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.