Complex Sentences Practice

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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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Does the sentence 'Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.' need a comma?

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No comma is needed.

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Which of the following is punctuated correctly: 'Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.' or 'Cory ate lunch, after we took a walk.'?

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Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.

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What punctuation is needed before a dependent clause if it follows an independent clause?

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A comma is needed before the dependent clause.

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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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Identify the clause: 'because she studied diligently'.

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This is a dependent clause.

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Identify the clause: 'She passed the test.'

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This is an independent clause.

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What is the function of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.