Complex Sentences

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a complex sentence.
Back
When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is often used in complex sentences?
Back
Commas are often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.
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CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does the comma go in the sentence: 'Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma'?
Back
The comma goes between 'graduate' and 'you'.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What conjunctions are commonly used to introduce dependent clauses?
Back
Common conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'unless', 'while', and 'if'.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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