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 predicate.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'as'.

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Identify the independent clause: 'Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.'

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The independent clause is 'it will be much easier to do'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'As she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'as'.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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'After we eat, I want to see a movie.' is punctuated correctly.

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What does a dependent clause need to be complete?

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A dependent clause needs an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a complex sentence?

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The purpose of a complex sentence is to show the relationship between ideas, often indicating cause, time, or condition.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'