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True or false: A comma is needed after a dependent clause that comes at the start of a complex sentence?
True or false: A comma is needed after a dependent clause that comes at the start of a complex sentence?
True
True or false: A dependent clause can never come at the start of a complex sentence?
True or false: A dependent clause can never come at the start of a complex sentence?
False
True or false: A complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses?
True or false: A complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses?
True
When should you put a comma in a complex sentence?
When should you put a comma in a complex sentence?
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What is the purpose of putting a comma after a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
What is the purpose of putting a comma after a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
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Where should a dependent clause be placed in a complex sentence?
Where should a dependent clause be placed in a complex sentence?
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Study Notes
Complex Sentences and Dependent Clauses
- Comma usage: A comma is needed after a dependent clause that comes at the start of a complex sentence.
- Dependent clause placement: A dependent clause can come at the start of a complex sentence.
- Multiple dependent clauses: A complex sentence can have multiple dependent clauses.
Using Commas in Complex Sentences
- When to add a comma: Add a comma after a dependent clause in a complex sentence.
- Purpose of the comma: The comma after a dependent clause separates it from the independent clause, improving sentence clarity and readability.
Dependent Clause Placement
- Flexible placement: A dependent clause can be placed at the start or in the middle of a complex sentence, depending on sentence structure and clarity.
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Test your knowledge on dependent clauses and complex sentences with this quiz. Determine whether a comma is needed after a dependent clause at the start of a complex sentence, whether a dependent clause can start a complex sentence, and whether complex sentences can have multiple dependent clauses.