COMPLEX SENTENCES

How I can identify the dependent clause?

• Dependent clauses are always longer than independent clauses.
• Dependent clauses are always at the beginning of a sentence.
• It is the part of the sentence that makes sense

• Is the one that has a subordinating conjuction and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Which of these combinations are the subordinating conjuctions?

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A conjunction that connects two independent clauses.

• A conjunction that connects two dependent clauses.

• A conjunction that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause.

• A conjunction that connects two prepositional phrases.

How can you identify an independent clause?

• It always starts with a subordinating conjunction.

• It can stand alone as a sentence.

• It is always shorter than a dependent clause.

• It is always at the end of a sentence.

What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a sentence?

• To provide additional information that is not essential to the main idea.

• To serve as the main subject of the sentence.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To conclude the sentence.

What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

• A phrase contains a subject and a verb, while a clause does not.

• A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not.

• A phrase is always longer than a clause.

• A clause is always a complete sentence.

When should you use a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To introduce a dependent clause.

• To end a sentence.

• To provide additional information.

What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

• To provide the main subject of the sentence.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To provide additional information about time, location, or direction.

• To conclude the sentence.