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 an independent clause?

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

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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. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the independent clause: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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We went for a walk.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because I was tired.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'while'.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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Independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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When the sun sets.

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Identify the independent clause: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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She enjoys reading books.