Writing Complex Sentences

Expand the following simple sentences into a complex sentence using the conjunction in parenthesis.

The tiger went hunting. (when)

Expand the following simple sentence into a complex sentence using the conjunction in parenthesis.

Our teacher graded our writing. (while)

Expand the following simple sentences into a complex sentence using the conjunction in parenthesis.

She will dance in the show. (unless)

Expand the following simple sentences into a complex sentence using the conjunction in parenthesis.

The window is closed. (since)

Expand the following simple sentences into a complex sentence using the conjunction in parenthesis.

The dog climbed over the fence. (because)

Choose the correct sentence part to complete the sentence.

___________________, I read a book.

• While I was waiting

• It was a good book

• What is your favorite book?

Choose the correct sentence part to complete the sentence.

After the game, ____________________.

• when we finished our popcorn.

• I went to get ice cream.

• before the movie.

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence.

_______ the movie, I bought popcorn.

• While

• Although

• Before

• When

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence.

_______ I am tired, I still did my best on the test.

• Although

• Because

• After

• While

Write your own complex sentence using one of these conjunctions

even though, while, since, after, before, unless