Complex Sentences

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that is always short.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that lacks punctuation.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that only contains independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What are coordinating conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions are words that separate words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• Coordinating conjunctions are words that emphasize differences between words, phrases, or clauses.

• Coordinating conjunctions are words that introduce subordinate clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Provide an example of a complex sentence.

• She went to the store, then she went to the park.

• Although it was raining, she went for a walk.

• It was sunny so he decided to stay indoors.

• The cat sat on the mat.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Check all of the words that are subordinating conjunctions.

• after

• and

• when

• until

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?

When we arrived at the campground, the rain had stopped.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Are the underlined group of words a dependent clause or an independent clause?

I unpacked my supplies: a lantern, a sleeping bag, a tent.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

Q: What is the dependent clause?

• once we practice this

• once we practice this many times

• it will be much easier

• it will be much easier to do

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the correct subordinating conjunction for the complex sentence: The dog stays quiet _____ he sees a rabbit.

• because

• although

• until

• if

• since

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the correct subordinating conjunction for the complex sentence: The fourth graders will be in trouble _____ the teacher sees them playing games on their tablets.

• because

• although

• until

• if

• since

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which shows the best way to combine Sentences 1 and 2?

• Although surfing can be dangerous, it is a fun sport.

• Surfing can be dangerous it is a fun sport.

• Because it is dangerous, surfing is a fun sport.

• Make no change.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B