Complex Sentences

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What type of clauses do subordinating conjunctions start?

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Dependent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.

Front

What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

Back

Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.

Front

List some common subordinating conjunctions.

Back

Because, although, since, unless, while.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent clauses?

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Independent clauses can stand alone as sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.

Front

Identify the type of sentence: 'The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.'

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Simple.