Complex Sentence

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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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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 examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, since, if, when, while.

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How do you punctuate a complex sentence?

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If the dependent clause comes first, use a comma before the independent clause. If the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'If'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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True or False: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' is a complex sentence.

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True.

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What is the role of the independent clause in a complex sentence?

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The independent clause expresses the main idea and can stand alone as a complete sentence.