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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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 complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Give an example of a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining.

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Give an example of an independent clause.

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She enjoys reading books.

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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', or 'when'.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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When the sun sets.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'I will go to the store if I have time.'

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I will go to the store.

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True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

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False.

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What punctuation is often used in complex sentences?

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A comma is often used before the dependent clause when it comes at the beginning of the sentence.