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 a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'although', 'because', 'while', and 'if'.

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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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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'While we ate dinner, no one looked at their phones.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'while'.

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Which of the following is a complex sentence? 'I like ice cream because it is sweet.'

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This is a complex sentence because it has an independent clause ('I like ice cream') and a dependent clause ('because it is sweet').

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Is 'We ate ice cream.' a complex sentence?

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No, 'We ate ice cream.' is an independent clause, not a complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating the relationship between the two.

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have more than one dependent clause.