Complex sentences and subordinating conjunctions

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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 complete sentence.

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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 complete sentence.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'before'.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to introduce a dependent clause and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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The dependent clause is 'When the sun sets'.

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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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Provide an example of a sentence with a dependent clause.

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An example is: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.' The dependent clause is 'Because I was tired'.