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 was a baby, my dad was in the army.

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What punctuation is often used in complex sentences?

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Commas are often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.

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Where does the comma go in the sentence: 'Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma'?

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The comma goes between 'graduate' and 'you'.

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What conjunctions are commonly used to introduce dependent clauses?

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Common conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'unless', 'while', and 'if'.

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Identify 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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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a complex sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a complex sentence has at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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Although I was tired.