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A complex sentence is made from an independent clause and
a dependent clause.
An independent clause is a “complete sentence”.
A dependent clause is an “incomplete sentence”.
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The order of dependent and independent clauses in a complex sentence can vary.
I want to be a teacher when I grow up.(“complete sentence” + “incomplete sentence”)
When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.(“incomplete sentence” + “complete sentence”)
dependent clause + independent clause
independent clause + dependent clause
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In a complex sentence, the dependent clause must begin with a word called a
subordinating conjunction.
There are many subordinating conjunctions.
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SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS: Words used to combine dependent and Words used to combine dependent and
independent clauses in a complex sentenceindependent clauses in a complex sentence
• Rather than• Until• Unless• Whenever• Wherever• Instead of• Since• Even if• In order to • Now that• Whether
• During• While• After• By • Before• If• When• As• Because• Although• Even though
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• Rather than• Until• Unless• Whenever• Wherever• Instead of• Since• Even if• In order to • Now that• Whether
• During• Before• After• By • While• If• When• As• Because• Although• Even though
Next, you will see some examples of Next, you will see some examples of sentences that use the following sentences that use the following
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
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• During the race, she twisted her ankle.
• I like pickles because they’re sour.
• Since she jogs daily, she is in good shape.
• I read my book while I waited in line.
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COMPLEX SENTENCES:
(“incomplete sentence” + “complete sentence” )
(“complete sentence” + “incomplete sentence”)
• During the race, she twisted her ankle.
• Since she jogs daily, she is in good shape.
• I read my book while I waited in line.
• I like pickles because they’re sour.
dependent clause + independent clause
independent clause + dependent clause
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NOTICE THAT SOME OF THE SENTENCES HAVE COMMAS WHILE OTHERS DO NOT.
• During the race, she twisted her ankle.
• Since she jogs daily, she is in good shape.
• I read my book while I waited in line.
• I like pickles because they’re sour.
NO COMMA
NO COMMA
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COMMAS IN A COMPLEX SENTENCE:USE A COMMA WHEN THE SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
COMES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SENTENCE.
• During the race, she twisted her ankle.
• Since she jogs daily, she is in good shape.
***The comma separates the dependent clause from the independent clause***
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COMMAS IN A COMPLEX SENTENCE:USE A COMMA WHEN THE SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
COMES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SENTENCE.
• I like pickles because they’re sour.
•I read my book while I waited in line.
NO COMMA is needed because the subordinating conjunction (because) is not used at the beginning of the sentence.
NO COMMA is needed because the subordinating conjunction (while) is not used at the beginning of the sentence.
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COMPLEX SENTENCE Version 1--the DEPENDENT clause comes first:
( “incomplete sentence” + “complete sentence” )
• During the game,she cheered loudly.
dependent clause + independent clause
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COMPLEX SENTENCE Version 2—the INDEPENDENT clause comes first:
( “complete sentence” + “incomplete sentence”)
•She cheered loudly during the game.
independent clause + dependent clause
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COMPLEX SENTENCES:
( “incomplete sentence” + “complete sentence” )
( “complete sentence” + “incomplete sentence” )
• During the game,she cheered loudly.
•She cheered loudly during the game.
dependent clause + independent clause
independent clause + dependent clause
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During the game,she cheered loudly.A comma is needed because the subordinating conjunction (during) IS USED AT THE BEGINNING of the sentence.
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She cheered loudly during the game.A comma IS NOT needed because the subordinating conjunction (during) is NOT used at the beginning of the sentence.
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COMPLEX SENTENCE Version 1--the DEPENDENT clause comes first:
( “incomplete sentence” + “complete sentence” )
• While she worked, Ann whistled a happy tune.
( dependent clause + independent clause)
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COMPLEX SENTENCE Version 2—the INDEPENDENT clause comes first:
( “complete sentence” + “incomplete sentence” )
•Ann whistled a happy tune while she worked.
independent clause + dependent clause
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COMPLEX SENTENCES:
( “incomplete sentence” + “complete sentence” )
( “complete sentence” + “incomplete sentence” )
• While she worked, Ann whistled a happy tune.
•Ann whistled a happy tune while she worked.
dependent clause + independent clause
independent clause + dependent clause
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While she worked, Ann whistled a
happy tune. A comma is needed because the subordinating conjunction (while) IS USED AT THE BEGINNING of the sentence.
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Ann whistled a happy tune while she worked. A comma IS NOT needed because the
subordinating conjunction (while) is NOT used at the beginning of the sentence.
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After lunch, I will take a nap.A comma is needed because the subordinating conjunction (after) IS USED AT THE BEGINNING of the sentence.
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I will take a nap after lunch.NO COMMA
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By working hard, you can become
a very successful person. A comma is needed because the subordinating conjunction (by) IS USED AT THE BEGINNING of the sentence.
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You can become a very successful
person by working hard. NO COMMA
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Before you go to bed,be sure to
brush your teeth.
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Be sure to brush your teeth
before you go to bed. NO COMMA
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If I had a million dollars, I would
buy a beautiful mansion.
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I would buy a beautiful mansion
if I had a million dollars. NO COMMA
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When you graduate high school ,
we will have a big celebration.
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We will have a big celebration
when you graduate high school.NO COMMA
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As soon as you get your driver’s license , I will buy you a car.
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I will buy you a car as soon as you
get your driver’s license. NO COMMA
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Because he was sick, he had to
miss school.
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He had to miss school because he
was sick. NO COMMA
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Although he never admitted it,
his mom knew he had broken the vase.
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His mom knew he had broken the vase
although he never admitted it. NO COMMA
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Even though it was raining ,
I still went for a walk.
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I still went for a walk even though
it was raining. NO COMMA
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Until you do your homework,
you aren’t allowed to play video games.
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You aren’t allowed to play video games
until you do your homework. NO COMMA
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Unless you clean your room,
you can’t go to the movies.
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You can’t go to the movies
unless you clean your room. NO COMMA
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Whenever it sees a dog,
the cat hides in the bushes.
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The cat hides in the bushes
whenever it sees a dog. NO COMMA
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Wherever you are, I promise that
I will be thinking of you.
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I promise that I will be thinking of you
wherever you are. NO COMMA
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Since you like to shop, I will take
you to the mall for your birthday.
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I will take you to the mall for your
birthday since you like to shop. NO COMMA
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Even if there’s a thunderstorm,
we will still have to go to school.
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We will still have to go to school
even if there’s a thunderstorm.NO COMMA
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In order to paint the house,
you will need to hire a painter.
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You will need to hire a painter
in order to paint the house.NO COMMA
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Now that you’re taller, you can ride the roller
coaster.
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You can ride the roller coaster
now that you’re taller. NO COMMA
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A complex sentence is made from an independent clause and
a dependent clause.
An independent clause is a “complete sentence”.
A dependent clause is an “incomplete sentence”.
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In a complex sentence, the dependent clause must begin with a word called a
subordinating conjunction.
There are many subordinating conjunctions.
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EXAMPLES OF COMMON EXAMPLES OF COMMON SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
• During• While• After• By • Before• If• When• As• Because• Although• Even though
• Rather than• Until• Unless• Whenever• Wherever• Instead of• Since• Even if• In order to • Now that• Whether
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COMMAS IN A COMPLEX SENTENCE:USE A COMMA WHEN THE SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
COMES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SENTENCE.
• During the race, she twisted her ankle.
• Since she jogs daily, she is in good shape.
***The comma separates the dependent clause from the independent clause***
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EXERCISE #1Determine whether or not the sentence is a complex sentence.
I loved playing with blocks
when I was in kindergarten.
(Hint) Use this CHECKLIST to determine if the
sentence is complex. A complex sentence must have:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
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EXERCISE #1Determine whether or not the sentence is a complex sentence.
I loved playing with blocks
when I was in kindergarten.
This sentence has:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
IT IS A COMPLEX SENTENCE.
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EXERCISE #1Determine whether or not the sentence is a complex sentence.
I love going to the beach on sunny days.
(Hint) Use this CHECKLIST to determine if the
sentence is complex. A complex sentence must have:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
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EXERCISE #1Determine whether or not the sentence is a complex sentence.
I love going to the beach on sunny days.
This sentence ONLY has:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
IT IS NOT A COMPLEX SENTENCE.
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***Use this CHECKLIST to determine if the following
sentences are complex. A complex sentence must have:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
1.Now that you’ve arrived, we can start the show.
2.The sick child stayed in bed all day long.
3.She chose to read a book rather than take a nap.
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***Use this CHECKLIST to determine if the following
sentences are complex. A complex sentence must have:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
1.Now that you’ve arrived, we can start the show.
2.The sick child stayed in bed all day long.
3.She chose to read a book rather than take a nap.
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***Use this CHECKLIST to determine if the following
sentences are complex. A complex sentence must have:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
1.The kitten played with the toy mouse all morning.
2.By next year, I will have enough money to buy a car.
3.My mom baked a delicious chocolate cake.
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Use this CHECKLIST to determine if the following
sentences are complex. A complex sentence must have:
1 “complete sentence” (independent clause)
1 “incomplete sentence” (dependent clause)
1 subordinating conjunction
1.The kitten played with a toy mouse all morning.
2.By next year, I will have enough money to buy a car.
3. My mom baked a delicious chocolate cake.
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EXERCISE #2-All of the following are complex sentences. -Determine whether or not a comma is needed. -Place the comma in the correct place. (if needed)• 1. Since you cooked dinner I will do the dishes.
• 2. I’m going home because it’s getting late.
• 3. During the storm we lost all electrical power.
• 4. Although we argue a lot I still like you.
• 5. Let’s play tag after you finish your homework.
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EXERCISE #2*If the subordinating conjunction is used AT THE BEGINNING of a complex
sentence, a comma IS REQUIRED.• 1. Since you cooked dinner, I will do the dishes.
• 2. I’m going home because it’s getting late.
• 3. During the storm, we lost all electrical power.
• 4. Although we argue a lot, I still like you.
• 5. Let’s play tag after you finish your homework.
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EXERCISE #3-Complete the following complex sentences. -Place a comma in the correct place. (if needed)
• 1. You can’t go until___________________.
• 2. _______________ before dinnertime.
• 3. Even though she was upset____________.
• 4. __________________________if you want.
• 5. Whenever you’re ready________________.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE USE THESE SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS USE THESE SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
TO CREATE YOUR OWN COMPLEX SENTENCES:TO CREATE YOUR OWN COMPLEX SENTENCES:
1. During2. While3. After4. By 5. Before6. If7. When8. As9. Because10. Although11. Even though
12. Rather than13. Until14. Unless15. Whenever16. Wherever17. Instead of18. Since19. Even if20. In order to 21. Now that22. Whether