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. 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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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? 'If', 'When', 'While', 'Summer'

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'If', 'When', and 'While' are subordinating conjunctions; 'Summer' is not.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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Identify the type of clause: 'Since the birds were chirping.'

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This is a dependent clause.