Complex Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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True or False: A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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True

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Which of the following sentences is NOT complex? 1. If you eat a good breakfast, you will have more energy. 2. I have loved going to the library since my mother first started taking me. 3. Randy improved his mile time because he trained diligently. 4. Stephen loves Italian food, but Jacob prefers Cuban food.

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Stephen loves Italian food, but Jacob prefers Cuban food.

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True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone, whereas an independent clause cannot stand alone.

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False

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What is a clause?

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A clause contains a subject and a verb.

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True or False: A clause contains a subject and a verb.

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True

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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, containing 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 and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Esperanza does not enjoy swimming, nor does she like biking.'

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Compound.

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

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