Complex sentences

Complex sentences

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English

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is 'I ate my lunch in the shade.' an independent or dependent clause?

Back

This is an independent clause.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is 'while the band was playing' an independent or dependent clause?

Back

This is a dependent clause.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is 'because she studied hard' an independent or dependent clause?

Back

This is a dependent clause.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What makes a sentence complex?

Back

A sentence becomes complex when it contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

Back

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

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