Complex sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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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 is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'while', and 'as'.

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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 but cannot stand alone.

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

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The dependent clause is 'Although it was raining'.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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The independent clause is 'She enjoys reading books'.

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What is the function of an independent clause in a sentence?

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An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

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How many clauses are in a complex sentence?

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