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You can have more than one independent clause in a complex sentence.
True
False
Identify the dependent clause in the following complex sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will watch a movie.'
I will watch a movie
After I finish my homework
finish my homework
After
(a) are used to connect complex sentences.
When a dependent clause comes first in a complex sentence, a...
comma will separate it from the independent clause.
subordinating conjunction will separate it from the independent clause.
a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) will separate it from the independent clause
Identify the following sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
Before she became the first female American astronaut to travel to space, Sally Ride wanted to become a professional tennis player.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What kind of sentence is this? "Although the farmer is ready, the ground is still too wet to plow."
Simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Combine the following independent and dependent clauses to form a complex sentence: Independent clause: 'She loves to read books' Dependent clause: 'because they transport her to different worlds'
She loves to read books because they bring her to different worlds.
She loves to read books because they transport her to different worlds.
She loves to read books because they take her to different worlds.
She loves to read books because they carry her to different worlds.
Which conjunction is used to show cause and effect in complex sentences?
although
because
or
and
When a sentence has a dependent clause and an independent clause, it is called a _____________.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
I am not free. My freedom is taken from me. (When)
When I am not free, my freedom is taken from me.
i am not free when my freedom is taken from me.
Find and type the subordinating conjunction from the complex sentence below:
When the bell rings, we can all go home.
(a)
What is a Complex Sentence?
1 dependent clause + I dependent clause
A simple sentence
1 dependent clause
1 independent clause
The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Only if you do well at school, you will get your new video game console.
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Though we need to learn, I think it's time for fall break.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
Mr. Smith wanted dessert since he saw a candy commercial.
