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 an independent clause?

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

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

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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. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'unless'.

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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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Where does the comma go in the sentence: 'Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma'?

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The comma goes between 'graduate' and 'you'.

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Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction: If, When, While, Summer?

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Summer is not a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the correct structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the following options: 'Jill likes to go to the beach.', 'Whenever you finish.', 'If you read The Outsiders.', 'Before you eat breakfast.'

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'Jill likes to go to the beach.' is the independent clause.

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What type of clauses do subordinating conjunctions start?

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Subordinating conjunctions start dependent clauses.