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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Example of an independent clause.

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"She loves to read books."

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Example of a dependent clause.

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"Because she loves to read books."

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What connects independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction connects independent and dependent clauses.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'when'.

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Identify the independent clause: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

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"We went for a walk."

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Identify the dependent clause: "When the sun sets, the sky turns orange."

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"When the sun sets."

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause.