Complex Sentences & Subordinating Conjunctions

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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 subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include: because, although, when, while, and if.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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

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True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: A dependent clause begins with a __________.

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subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating the relationship between the two.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went outside.'

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Although.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'When the bell rings, the students leave.'

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When.