Complex Sentences Flashcard

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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 one or more dependent clauses.

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

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The function of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What role does a dependent clause play in a complex sentence?

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A dependent clause provides additional information to the independent clause.

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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

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When we buy his birthday cake.

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What makes a clause into a dependent clause?

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A subordinating conjunction makes a clause into a dependent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a complex sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Can a complex sentence stand alone?

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No, a complex sentence cannot stand alone if it includes a dependent clause; it needs the independent clause to make sense.