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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How many independent clauses are in a simple sentence?

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1 independent clause.

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How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?

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2 or more independent clauses.

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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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Is 'While running quickly, Paul got a cramp.' a complex sentence?

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No, it is a simple sentence with a dependent clause.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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It provides additional information but cannot stand alone.

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True or False: A dependent clause has a subject and verb in it.

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True.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Can a complex sentence stand alone?

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No, it cannot stand alone because it contains a dependent clause.

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What punctuation is often used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).