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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Can a dependent clause have a subject and a verb?

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Yes, a dependent clause has both a subject and a verb.

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

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the independent clause but cannot stand alone.

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How many dependent clauses can a complex sentence have?

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A complex sentence can have one or more dependent clauses.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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The dependent clause is 'If it rains'.

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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 clause from the dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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An example of a complex sentence is: 'Although I was tired, I finished my homework.'

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What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect the dependent clause to the independent clause.