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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'If'.

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Which of the following is a dependent clause? 'When the sun sets.' or 'The sun sets.'

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'When the sun sets.' is a dependent clause.

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What punctuation is used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause?

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A comma is used to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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Provide 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 the function 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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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, and since.

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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 one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.