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 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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Example of a complex sentence.

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When I finish my homework, I will watch TV.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'When I turned 16 I got my learner's permit.'?

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A comma is needed after '16': 'When I turned 16, I got my learner's permit.'

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Identify the independent clause: 'Whenever you finish, we will go to the park.'

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The independent clause is 'we will go to the park.'

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Identify the dependent clause: 'If you read The Outsiders, you will enjoy it.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you read The Outsiders.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is often used to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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What is the structure of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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

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True.