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 an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, and while.

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What does AWUBIS stand for?

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AWUBIS stands for: Although, When, Until, Because, If, Since.

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

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It introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Because it was late, we went home.'

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Because.

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

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False.

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True or False: An independent clause is like a mom in a family analogy.

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True.