Complex Sentences

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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

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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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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is an independent clause?

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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

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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

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What type of clause starts with a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of 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

Front

Which of the following is a complex sentence? 'I will go to the store if I have time.'

Back

This is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause ('I will go to the store') and a dependent clause ('if I have time').

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B