Complex Sentence Practice

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What type of clauses do subordinating conjunctions start?

Back

Dependent clauses.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk after what seemed like forever.'

Back

After what seemed like forever.

Front

What is the correct structure of a complex sentence?

Back

An independent clause and a dependent clause.

Front

Where does the comma belong in the sentence: 'Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma.'?

Back

Between 'graduate' and 'you'.

Front

Is the clause 'Because she is holding the microphone so close to her face,' dependent or independent?

Back

Dependent clause.

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Front

Give an example of a complex sentence.

Back

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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To provide additional information that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

Back

A group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Front

List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

Back

Although, because, unless.