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 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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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', 'although', or 'if'.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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Is 'While you were outside' a dependent or independent clause?

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Dependent clause.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

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False.