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 conjunctions that often start dependent clauses.

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Common conjunctions include: because, since, after, although, and unless.

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Example of a complex sentence.

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Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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What does the word 'since' indicate in a complex sentence?

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'Since' can indicate time or cause, introducing a dependent clause.

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What does the word 'after' indicate in a complex sentence?

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'After' indicates a sequence in time, introducing a dependent clause.

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How can you identify a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause often starts with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone.

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How can you identify an independent clause in a sentence?

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An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the role of conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.