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. It has a subject and a verb.

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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. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating the relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: because, although, unless, while, and since.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence typically consists of an independent clause followed by a dependent clause, or vice versa.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although it was raining'.

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What punctuation is often used in complex sentences?

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A comma is often used before the dependent clause when it starts the sentence.

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

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

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.