Complex Sentence Practice

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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 complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, while).

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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 complete sentence. It contains a subject and a verb.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'While he eats lunch, he talks about what he will eat for dinner.'

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While he eats lunch.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although Vincent is gone, I can still have fun without him.'

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I can still have fun without him.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'Because you are my best friend I will be loyal to you always.'?

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A comma is needed between 'friend' and 'I'.

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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 dependent clause.

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Although it was raining.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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She enjoys reading books.

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What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'He talks about what he will eat for dinner while he eats lunch.'

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He talks about what he will eat for dinner.