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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two or more independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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How do you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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True or False: A complex sentence can end with a dependent clause.

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True.

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What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.