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. It has a subject and a verb.

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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. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the independent clause: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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We went for a walk.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because I was tired.

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What is the purpose 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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Identify the independent clause: 'When the bell rings, the students will leave.'

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The students will leave.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'If you finish your homework, you can play outside.'

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If you finish your homework.

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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 'if.'

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Identify the independent clause: 'She likes to read books, but her brother prefers watching movies.'

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She likes to read books.