complex sentences they are not terribly complex to learn
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Complex Sentences
They are not terribly complex to learn.
Just like math….
Here’s the formula:Sentence + dependent clause = complex
sentence.or
Sentence + relative clause = complex sentence.
The sentence is the MAIN IDEA and the dependent clause, or the relative clause
supports it.
There is a difference in the parts of a complex sentence.
A sentence carries the meaning. If you take it out of the complex sentence it can stand alone. The dependent clause cannot stand alone.
Again, complex sentences are formed 2 ways:
using a dependent clause plus (+) a sentence
using a relative clause plus (+) a sentence
Dependent Clause Review
A dependent clause contains a subject(s) and verb(s), but it does not make sense when it stands by itself.
It begins with a subordinating conjunction that is supposed to joinit to an independent clause.
Dependent Clause examples within a complex sentence:
• If the mother sneezes, she will scream.
• Although the lemonade was pricey, I drank it anyway.
• Because the car was extremely hot, I screamed when I sat down.
A dependent clause can come at the beginning of a sentence, or at
the end of a sentence.Beginning of the sentence:Because I was thirsty, I drank an entire pool.End of the sentence:I drank an entire pool because I was thirsty.
OR
The next few slides have examples of Complex Sentences with Dependent Clauses…
If the mother sneezes, the baby might learn to fly.
Dependent Clause + Sentence
Dependent Clause + Sentence
Although the lemonade was pricey, we bought several glasses.
Sentence + Dependent Clause
The crayons melted because the car was extremely hot.
Sentence + Dependent Clause
The lamb will drown unless you get it out of the water.
Complex Sentence = Sentence (+)
Relative Clauses
Complex sentences with a relative clause begin with
who, which,
or that
One more time…Relative Clauses – begin with who, which or
that
Examples of Relative Clauses:
• who needed grammar lessons
• which is sitting by the sink
• that warned motorists of recent Bigfoot sightings
*** Relative clauses begin with who, which, or that.
Complex sentences with a Relative Clause
• the relative clause = extra information
• the rest of the sentence = main idea
Complex sentences with a Relative Clause
Yoda, who needed grammar lessons, borrowed a book from the library.
Complex sentences with a Relative Clause
The brown sign that warned motorists of recent Bigfoot sightings got our attention.
Complex sentences with a Relative Clause
The empty cup, which is sitting
by the sink, is the home of a tiny turtle.
REVIEW
Complex sentences are made up of….
a sentence (main idea) +a clause (less important idea)
Complex sentences
sentence + dependent clause
If I spend too much time playing Plants versus Zombies, I tend to neglect my family.
Complex sentences
Sentence + relative clause
The Iron Throne, which is cold and uncomfortable, needs soft, satin cushions.
Now practice creating your own complex sentences!!