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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Identify the parts of a complex sentence.

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause (a complete thought) and a dependent clause (which cannot stand alone).

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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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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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When it rains, the ground gets wet.

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What conjunctions are commonly used in complex sentences?

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Common conjunctions include because, although, since, while, and after.

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How does a complex sentence differ from a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

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Complex sentences allow writers to show relationships between ideas, such as cause and effect or contrast.

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

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'Although it was raining' is the dependent clause.

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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, such as 'because' or 'when'.