Complex sentences

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought.

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What is a complex sentence made of?

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A complex sentence is made of an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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After we eat, I want to see a movie.

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What is the dependent clause in the sentence 'Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do'?

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The dependent clause is 'once we practice this many times'.

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What is the independent clause in the sentence '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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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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The dependent clause adds additional information but cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

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What punctuation is used to separate the independent and dependent clauses in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the independent and dependent clauses when the dependent clause comes first.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.