The Complex Sentence- has exactly one independent clause ...



The Complex Sentence- has exactly one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause Simple My friend invited me to a party. I do not want to go. Both sentences contain one independent clause each of equal pound My friend invited me to a party, but I do not want to go. Now joined in a compound sentence each independent clause is still of equal plex Although my friend invited me to a party, I do not want to go. The dependent clause "Although my friend invited me to a party" cannot stand on it own because of subordinating conjunction “Although.” Without it “My friend invited me to a party” would be able to stand on its own.The dependent clause depends upon the independent clause “I do not want to go” to complete it. This indicates which idea is most plex sentences emphasize the independent clause because it can stand on its mon Subordinating Conjunctionsafteralthoughasas ifas long asas thoughbecausebeforeeven ifeven thoughifif onlyin order thatnow thatoncerather thansinceso thatthanthatthoughtillunlessuntilwhenwheneverwherewhereaswhereverwhileCircle the subordinating conjunction and underline the subordinate clause in each sentence. Then label each clause as subordinate or independent.Example- Jim listened to music while he was studying for his chemistry test.After you add the eggs to the mixture, you must stir immediately.You can answer the questions accurately if you take your time to review them.Barbara studied the map because she was not familiar with the city’s layout.When we finish sentence types, we will continue with phrases.He cannot go to the concert unless her parents miraculously change their minds. Choosing Subordinating ConjunctionsChoose the subordinating conjunction that best indicates the relationship between the ideas presented in each sentence. Fill in the blank, then circle the subordinating conjunction and underline the subordinate clause.________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.AlthoughBecauseAfterSinceJun couldn't buy any Christmas presents ________ he didn't have any money.even ifunlessbecauseeven though________ my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.WhereasSinceOnceWhereverJerry passed the exam the first time ________ I had to retake it three times.asifwhenwhileI will be late today ________ my car has broken down.even ifas thoughthoughbecause________ Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.SinceWhereasRather thanAs long asI don't drink coffee ________ it makes me nervous.now thateven thoughbeforeasPaula got the job ________ she had no experience.afterwhenevereven thoughrather thanChoose an appropriate subordinating conjunction from the list contained in your notes. Then, circle the subordinating conjunction and underline the subordinate clause.We keep our bread in the fridge ____________ it doesn't go bad.The five-cent coin looks very modern ____________ it has a Jefferson’s whole face instead of his profile.____________ Volkswagen cars are cheap, they last a long time.You should give the iron time to heat up _____________ you iron your clothes.You need proper shoes to go hiking in the mountains ___________ the ground is rough and hard.Hockey players wear lots of protective clothing _____________ they don't get hurt.You will have to pay higher insurance _____________ you buy a sports car.You shouldn't drive _____________ you are drinking alcohol._____________ the dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish -- it's a mammal.You may get malaria ____________ you are bitten by a mosquito.Using a subordinating conjunction, combine the following simple sentences to make a complex sentence. Then, circle the subordinating conjunction and underline the subordinate clause.The game had to be postponed. There was a major storm predicted.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________You cannot go on the trip. You have a signed permission slip.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The weather was unusually pleasant. The cold front moved in.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Denzel Washington is a talented actor. His movies are often successful.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Punctuating SentencesBox any coordinating conjunction or semi-colons, circle subordinating conjunctions, underline subordinate clauses; then, punctuate each sentence according to its structure. If a sentence requires no changes in punctuation, write “C” in the space provided.The sun was bright so I wore sunglasses.Because the sun was bright I wore sunglasses. There are a number of successful writers who did not complete formal schooling, however, they all continued their education in some form.Amy joined us on the trip, but went home early.Janine will be the new office manager; or she will become the sales supervisor.The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows, since it was the fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off.During our meeting Fred said that he has been with the company for forty years but he has not slowed down one bit. They do not put clocks in casinos because they want people to lose track of time. The exits are not clearly marked so that people will wander around until they end up gambling again.I haven’t seen them in years, I wish them well though.When you think something is easy you should double check it before you move on.Eight glasses are the recommended number to maintain a person’s hydration.If you are interested in finance or politics you should read The Wall Street Journal. You should check your answers so you can catch anything you missed.Although the great white shark is the most feared predator in the ocean the starfish is actually the most dangerous. You can tell a storm is coming if you watch the barometer.When the barometer rises a high system is moving in. Unless my mother postpones her visit from Calgary I will not have time to study for my exam.This summer was relatively mild in comparison to the one that came before it.This winter however is supposed to be brutally cold, it’s going to be freezing!Sentence Combining Change the following sentence according to the directions below. Box all coordinating conjunctions and semi-colons. Circle subordinating conjunctions and underline subordinate clauses.The weather was unusually pleasant until the cold front moved in.A compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A complex sentence with the subordinate clause first.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Denzel Washington is a talented actor. His movies are often successful.A compound sentence with a conjunction____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A complex sentence with the subordinate clause first ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A complex sentence with the subordinate clause second____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The chef put the final touches on the meal. He cooked it to perfection.A compound sentence with a semicolon only.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A complex sentence with the subordinate clause first.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A complex sentence with the subordinate clause second.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Our team won the game. (add the necessary clauses and punctuation).Make a compound sentence____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Make a complex sentence with one subordinate clause ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Make a complex sentence with two subordinate clauses____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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