Complex Sentence FLASHCARD (AAAWWUBBIS)

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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 does AAAWWUBBIS stand for?

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AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym that helps remember subordinating conjunctions: Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since.

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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 complex sentence using 'because'.

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I stayed home because it was raining.

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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 independent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was cold, we went for a walk.'

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you study hard.'

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What is the correct way to write: 'After the game we all went to eat pizza.'?

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The correct way is 'After the game, we all went to eat pizza.'

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What is the correct way to write: 'My mom promised me a shopping trip so we went on Friday after she got off work.'?

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The correct way is 'My mom promised me a shopping trip, so we went on Friday after she got off work.'

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What is the effect of using a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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Using a subordinating conjunction creates a relationship between two clauses, indicating that one clause is dependent on the other.