Complex Sentence Practice

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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, such as 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'while'.

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'On the other hand I enjoy language arts.'?

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The comma should go after 'hand': 'On the other hand, I enjoy language arts.'

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Where does the comma belong in the sentence: 'Because you are my best friend I will be loyal to you always.'?

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The comma should go between 'friend' and 'I': 'Because you are my best friend, I will be loyal to you always.'

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although Vincent is gone, I can still have fun without him.'

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The independent clause is 'I can still have fun without him.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk after what seemed like forever.'

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The dependent clause is 'after what seemed like forever.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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The purpose of a comma in a complex sentence is to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include: although, because, since, unless, and while.