Complex Sentence Flashcard 1

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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 has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but does not express a complete thought.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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This is a complex sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed.'

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This is a compound sentence.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', and 'while'.