Complex Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions

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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 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.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction that shows cause and effect.

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Because.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Punctuate the complex sentence: 'Although she was tired she went to the party.'

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Although she was tired, she went to the party.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Although it was late, she finished her homework.'

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Although.

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Convert the simple sentence 'He was happy.' into a complex sentence.

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Although he was happy, he didn't show it.

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What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions in sentences?

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To show the relationship between the dependent and independent clauses.

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Punctuate the complex sentence: 'When the sun sets we will go home.'

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When the sun sets, we will go home.