Complex Sentence Review

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the correct punctuation: Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.

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This sentence is punctuated correctly.

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What does it mean for a sentence to be complex?

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

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Does the sentence need a comma? Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.

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No, this sentence does not need a comma.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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'Although I ate my lunch' is an example of a dependent clause.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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'I went to the park' is an example of an independent clause.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a complex sentence?

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A conjunction connects dependent clauses to independent clauses, helping to form complex sentences.

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

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