Complex/Compound-Complex Sentences

Complex/Compound-Complex Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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For each of the following sentences, identify the dependent (or subordinate) clause.

The economy is growing although unemployment is increasing.

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For each of the following sentences, identify the dependent (or subordinate) clause.

My father, who I think you’d like, enjoyed your cake.

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For each of the following sentences, identify the dependent (subordinate) clause.

Even though you are unwell, will you come to the party?

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For each of the following sentences, identify the dependent (subordinate) clause.

Edith burned the dinner because she had forgotten about it.

Multiple Choice

Dan can play the piano although he never does.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

My sister continues to excel while my grades are failing.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

I love to go to bed late, but my sister goes to bed early.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Julie and Vicky went to play in the park and walk the dog.

• Yes

• No

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Using your vocab for this week, write a complex sentences.

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Using your vocab for this week, write a complex sentences.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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Identify the independent clause.

While she was running around the shop, my mother realized she had left her wallet at home, and she had no money with her.

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Identify the dependent clause.

While she was running around the shop, my mother realized she had left her wallet at home, and she had no money with her.

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Identify the independent clause.

Suzie’s parents thought that the movies was too frightening, but the party guests, who likes to watch scary movies, watched it anyways.

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Identify the dependent clause.

Suzie’s parents thought that the movies was too frightening, but the party guests, who likes to watch scary movies, watched it anyways.

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Identify the independent clause.

Although I cannot sing, I joined the choir, and I really enjoyed it.

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Identify the dependent clause.

Although I cannot sing, I joined the choir, and I really enjoyed it.

Multiple Choice

When he was sick, Tony missed the class test.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

While we were eating sushi, my friend told me she was allergic to fish, but she was already having a reaction.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Beth and Chris were desperate to go to the park.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

I like carrots, but I love broccoli, which is currently in season.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Although I like the cinema, I am grounded, so my parents won’t let me go.

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Using your vocab for this week, write a compound-complex sentence.

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Using your vocab for this week, write a compound-complex sentence.