Understanding Clauses and Punctuation

In this video, Jennifer from Sparkle English explains how to use punctuation in complex sentences. She defines complex sentences as those containing one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The video covers how to identify these clauses and when to use commas, especially when dependent clauses come before independent ones. Subordinating conjunctions are also discussed, as they connect dependent clauses to independent ones. The lesson concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Punctuating questions

• Punctuating exclamations

• Punctuating simple sentences

• Punctuating complex sentences

What does a complex sentence contain?

• Two independent clauses

• One independent clause and one dependent clause

• Two dependent clauses

• Three independent clauses

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

• I like pizza and pasta

• The sun is shining

• Although I was tired, I went for a run

• She is reading a book

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• I went to the store

• The cat is sleeping

• She is happy

• Although it was cold, we went outside

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

• I like ice cream

• She is reading a book

• Although it was late, we went for a walk

• The sun is shining

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• The cat is sleeping

• Although it was cold, we went outside

• She is happy

• I went to the store

Which of the following can stand alone as a sentence?

• Phrase

• Independent clause

• Subordinating conjunction

• Dependent clause

Identify the independent clause: 'Although it was raining, we went hiking.'

• It was raining

• Although it was

• We went hiking

• Although it was raining

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• We went to the park

• Because it was sunny

• The sun was shining

• It was a beautiful day

Which of the following is a feature of an independent clause?

• It cannot stand alone

• It starts with a subordinating conjunction

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence

• It always requires a comma