This is a complex sentence that consists of<u> one independent clause and one dependent clause.</u>
Explanation:
Clause- A clause is a part of a sentence that typically consists of a subject and a verb. It can be divided into two kinds: independent clause and dependent clause.
Independent Clause- This can stand alone as a simple sentence.
Dependent Clause- This cannot stand alone as a simple sentence.
In the sentence above, the dependent clause is<em> "As long as you're going to the store"</em> while the independent clause is <em>"please buy more chips."</em>
The first step in preparing your speech is to take a step back and try to look at it from the perspective of an audience member. See how they would perceive your speech - make sure it's understandable from their point of view and go from there.
