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 a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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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; it has 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; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although.

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What type of sentence is 'I like to read books.'?

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This is a simple sentence.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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Which of the following is a complex sentence? 'I went to the store because I needed milk.'

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This is a complex sentence because it has an independent clause ('I went to the store') and a dependent clause ('because I needed milk').

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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.