Understanding Complex Sentences
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Which part of the sentence provides extra information and cannot stand alone?

  • The young men are ill-equipped and poorly paid
  • These young men work daily in dangerous conditions
  • who are often ill-equipped themselves and poorly paid (correct)
  • to help climbers achieve their goals
  • What is the relationship between the independent clause and the dependent clause in the complex sentence?

  • The dependent clause serves as the main idea of the sentence
  • The dependent clause contradicts the independent clause
  • The dependent clause is irrelevant to the independent clause
  • The dependent clause provides an explanation for the independent clause (correct)
  • How many independent clauses are present in the sentence provided?

  • Three
  • Four
  • One
  • Two (correct)
  • Which statement is true regarding the structure of the sentence?

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    Which of the following accurately describes the nature of the work performed by the young men?

    <p>They work daily in dangerous conditions to help climbers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Independent Clause

    A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

    Dependent Clause

    A clause that cannot stand alone and provides additional information.

    Complex Sentence

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

    Topic of the Sentence

    The main subject addressed in a sentence.

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    Purpose of Dependent Clauses

    To provide extra information that supports the independent clause.

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    Study Notes

    Independent Clauses

    • Young men are often ill-equipped and poorly paid.
    • Young men work daily in dangerous conditions to help climbers achieve their goals.

    Dependent Clause

    • Who are often ill-equipped themselves and poorly paid. (Describes the young men but cannot stand alone)

    Complex Sentence Structure

    • The sentence shows a relationship between the independent and dependent clauses. The dependent clause provides additional detail about the young men, supporting the independent clause.

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    This quiz explores the structure of independent and dependent clauses as well as complex sentences. Recognize how these elements create relationships and add detail to sentences. Test your knowledge on identifying and utilizing different types of clauses effectively.

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