Review of AAAWWUBBIS- A complex sentence

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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. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'because', 'although', or 'once'.

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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 does AAAWWUBBIS stand for?

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AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym that helps remember subordinating conjunctions: Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, If, Since.

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What is the purpose of a comma in complex sentences?

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A comma is used in complex sentences to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although it was raining'.

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Does this sentence need a comma? 'If you finish your homework you can play outside.'

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Yes, it needs a comma: 'If you finish your homework, you can play outside.'

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What is an example of a sentence with a dependent clause?

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'Because she studied diligently, she passed the test.' The dependent clause is 'Because she studied diligently'.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence? 'As we walked we saw a dog.'

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It should be: 'As we walked, we saw a dog.' A comma is needed after 'walked'.

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Identify the independent clause in this 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 a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.