Complex Sentence Practice

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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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 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 the two.

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Give examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, while.

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What is the purpose of commas in complex sentences?

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Commas are used to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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Correct the punctuation: 'Although it was raining we went for a walk.'

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'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify the error: 'The teacher who is very kind gave us homework.'

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The sentence is correct, but it can be improved by adding a comma: 'The teacher, who is very kind, gave us homework.'

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause, such as who, whom, whose, which, or that.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.