Complex Senteces

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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 an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'although', 'because', 'if', and 'when'.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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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 does not express a complete thought.

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? 'And', 'But', 'Although', 'Or'

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'Although' is a subordinating conjunction.

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When should you use a comma with a subordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.

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What is the purpose of using complex sentences?

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Complex sentences allow writers to show relationships between ideas, such as cause and effect or contrast.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'Because it was late, I went home.'

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The independent clause is 'I went home.'

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True or False: A complex sentence can have more than one independent clause.

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False. A complex sentence has only one independent clause.