Complex Sentences

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A complex sentence consists of:

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one independent clause and one dependent clause

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Dependent or Independent clause? Since you came to class early,

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Dependent

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Independent or Dependent clause? We have time to discuss the quiz.

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Independent

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Type of sentence: Since you came to class early, we have time to discuss the quiz.

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Complex

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Identify the SWABI in: 'Since you came to class early, we have time to discuss the quiz.'

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Since

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Why no comma in: 'We have time to discuss the quiz since you came to class early'?

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because the independent clause is at the beginning

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Comma between clauses: Because I'm lactose intolerant (comma?) I can't drink milk.

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Yes

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Comma between clauses: I can't drink milk because I'm lactose intolerant.

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No

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Complex sentence example:

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We should go fishing tomorrow because it will be sunny.

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Complex sentence example:

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If Darryl eats too much sugar, he will be very hyper.