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Clauses and Phrases; Complex Sentences. Lesson 9. i ndependent clause; Sam went to the store. p hrase; verb is missing. When his friends admired the basket ; incomplete thought, begins with when. Because the girls were too excited to sleep ; incomplete thought; begins with because.
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independent clause; Sam went to the store phrase; verb is missing
When his friends admired the basket; incomplete thought, begins with when Because the girls were too excited to sleep; incomplete thought; begins with because The young girl made those pots herself; complete thought; has a subject and predicate
Complete the sentence frames. • (Although, Because) the phone rang, he answer it. • I paid the late fee (which, when) I returned the book.
Identify the dependent and independent clauses. Combine the sentence into complex sentences.
Add punctuation in the following sentences. • When I sing I feel happy. • When I sing, I feel happy. • I feel happy when I sing. • correct • Write your own example sentences.
Writing • Imagine a craft you would like to create. • Write at least 5 sentences describing your craft. • Include complex sentences in your description.
Create correct complex sentences. • I can’t use these redbud branches, because they aren’t long enough. • branches because • Is this the kind of paint, that we need to finish our art project? • paint that • Although I have been knitting it for a year. The sweater is still not finished. • year, the sweater