Complex Sentences

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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 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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What is a dependent clause?

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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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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', and 'while'.

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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'After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.'

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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 is the role of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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The dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.