Complex Sentence Practice

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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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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 contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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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 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', 'if', and 'when'.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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What is the purpose of a comma in complex sentences?

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A comma is used to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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When is a comma not needed in a complex sentence?

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A comma is not needed when the independent clause comes first followed by the dependent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'If it snows tomorrow, we will stay home.'

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We will stay home.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because I was tired.

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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.