Complex Sentence Practice

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains 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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although it was raining.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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She enjoys reading books.

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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'After dinner we went for a walk.'?

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After dinner.

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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 dependent clause from the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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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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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'If you finish your homework you can go outside.'?

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After homework.

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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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Identify whether the clause is dependent or independent: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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Dependent clause: When the sun sets.