Complex Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is made of one independent clause and 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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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 an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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

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The SWABI (subordinating conjunction) is 'Although'.

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What type of sentence is 'I like ice cream because it is sweet'?

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This is a complex sentence.

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How can you identify an independent clause in a sentence?

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An independent clause can be identified as it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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

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