Intro to Complex Sentence

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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 do you create a complex sentence?

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By linking an independent clause with a 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 because it 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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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True or False: A complex sentence can have more than one dependent clause.

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True.

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What punctuation is needed when a dependent clause comes at the start of a complex sentence?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause.

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'Since Mara stopped playing piano the house has been a lot quieter.'?

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After the word 'piano'.

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Which of the following is a complex sentence? 'Even though it takes more time, we should recycle.'

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This is a complex sentence because it has an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Niko won’t go to the dentist unless his dad goes with him.'

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The independent clause is 'Niko won’t go to the dentist.'

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What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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To show a relationship between ideas, often indicating cause, contrast, or condition.