Complex Sentences

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a clause that can stand on its own as a complete sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete 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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How can you identify a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence can be identified by the presence of a dependent clause that adds additional information to the independent clause.

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

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A dependent clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, indicating the relationship between the ideas.

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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An example of a dependent clause is 'because I was tired'.