Understanding Complex Sentences

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English
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
Back
The independent clause is 'we went for a walk.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'
Back
The dependent clause is 'When the sun sets.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Choose the complex sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.' or 'Because it was cold, the cat slept on the mat.'
Back
'Because it was cold, the cat slept on the mat.' is the complex sentence.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is often used to separate the independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?
Back
A comma is often used to separate the independent and dependent clauses.
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