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 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 simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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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 can 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 'when'.

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Give an example of a complex sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barked.

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What punctuation is used when a subordinating conjunction is at the beginning of a sentence?

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A comma is used after the dependent clause.