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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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', 'while', or 'since'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'While we ate dinner, no one looked at their phones.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'while'.

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Is 'Since the birds were chirping' a dependent or independent clause?

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It is a dependent clause.

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Is 'We ate ice cream' a dependent or independent clause?

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It is an independent clause.

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Is 'I am glad we went camping because it was so fun!' a complex sentence?

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Yes, it is a complex sentence.

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What does a complex sentence usually contain?

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A complex sentence usually contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.