Complex Sentences Pt.1

A complex sentence consists of...

• An independent clause.

• A dependent clause.

• Two independent clauses.

• At least one independent clause and one dependent clause.

Dependent clauses can stand alone as a sentence.

• True

• False

You don't need a comma when your sentences starts with a subordinating conjunction.

• True

• False

Identify the subordinating conjunction: Since Josh hates airplanes, he'll probably take the train.

• Probably

• Train

• Since

• He'll

Identify the subordinating conjunction: We arrived at school as it started to rain.

• We

• As

• Arrived

• Started

Where does the comma go: Before we turn on our TV at night our mom makes sure our homework is done.

• After the word Before.

• Between the word Homework and Is

• Between the words Night and Our.

• A comma is not needed.

Where does the comma go: We need to make dinner before six o'clock.

• After the word Dinner.

• After the word Before.

• After the word Need

• A comma is not needed.

Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.

Q: What is the independent clause?

• once we practice this

• once we practice this many times

• it will be much easier

• it will be much easier to do

I was able to get my worked checked since the bus was early today.

Q: What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?

• was

• since

• able

• to

I ate my lunch in the shade.

• This is an independent clause.

• This is a dependent clause.