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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it 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, such as 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'while'.

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Give an example of a complex sentence using 'because'.

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Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

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Complex sentences allow writers to show relationships between ideas, such as cause and effect or contrast.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Although I was tired, I finished my homework.'

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I finished my homework.

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

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When the sun sets.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence using 'after'.

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After I finish my chores, I can watch TV.