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 dependent clauses can a complex sentence have?

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A complex sentence can have 1 or more dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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How many independent clauses does a compound sentence have?

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A compound sentence has 2 or more independent clauses.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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How many independent clauses does a simple sentence have?

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A simple sentence has 1 independent clause.

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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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What is an independent clause?

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

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'when', and 'if'.