Complex Sentence Review

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the following: 'because she studied diligently'.

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This is a dependent clause.

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Identify the following: 'while the band was playing'.

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This is a dependent clause.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 'Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.'

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This sentence is punctuated correctly.

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Does the sentence need a comma? 'Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.'

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No comma is needed.

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Does the sentence need a comma? 'Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch.'

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Yes, a comma is needed after 'hungry'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in complex sentences?

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Commas are used to separate independent clauses from dependent clauses and to clarify meaning.

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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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Example of a complex sentence:

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.