What is a complex sentence?
Complex Sentences

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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 a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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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 'since'.
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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.
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Examples include: although, because, since, if, when.
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When is a comma required in a complex sentence?
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A comma is required when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence.
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