Complex Sentences

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "When the sun sets, the sky turns orange."

• The sky turns orange.

• When the sun sets.

• The sun sets.

• The sky is blue.

Example of a dependent clause.

• Although I like ice cream

• I like ice cream

• Ice cream is my favorite dessert

• I eat ice cream every day

Why is it important to understand complex sentences?

• It helps improve writing skills and comprehension by allowing for more detailed and nuanced expression.

• It simplifies the writing process by eliminating unnecessary details.

• It makes reading easier by using shorter sentences.

• It is only important for advanced writers and not for beginners.

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "Because I was tired, I went to bed early."

• Because I was tired

• I went to bed early

• I was tired

• went to bed early

Identify the parts of a complex sentence.

• A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause.

• A complex sentence consists of two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence consists of a single clause with no dependent parts.

• A complex sentence consists of multiple independent clauses joined by conjunctions.

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

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

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause is always the main idea of the sentence.

• A dependent clause is used to connect two independent clauses.

Can a complex sentence have more than one dependent clause?

• Yes, a complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.

• No, a complex sentence can only have one dependent clause.

• Yes, but only if it is a compound sentence.

• Complex sentences do not have dependent clauses.

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains two independent clauses.

• A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence that contains multiple dependent clauses.

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence and has a subject and a verb.

• A phrase that cannot stand alone and lacks a subject.

• A type of sentence that expresses a complete thought but lacks a verb.

• A collection of words that is always a question.

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'since'.

• A word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and' or 'but'.

• A type of conjunction that only appears at the beginning of a sentence.

• A word that modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence.