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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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 and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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What conjunctions are commonly used to introduce dependent clauses?

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Common conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'since', 'when', and 'if'.

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How do you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of at least one dependent clause and one independent clause.

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What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, indicating the relationship between the two.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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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 a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a type of dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who', 'which', or 'that'.

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How can you combine two simple sentences into a complex sentence?

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You can combine them by using a subordinating conjunction. For example, 'I was tired' and 'I went to bed' can become 'Because I was tired, I went to bed.'