Complex Sentences

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand as a sentence in its own right.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own as a sentence.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a comma and a conjunction or by separating it into two sentences.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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An example of a dependent clause is 'because I was tired'.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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An example of an independent clause is 'I went to the park.'

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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The purpose of a complex sentence is to show the relationship between ideas, often indicating cause and effect.