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Complex Sentences

Complex Sentences. A brief explanation created for each of you as a free public service. Complex Sentences. Contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. When we visited , Granny got run over by a reindeer.

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Complex Sentences

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  1. Complex Sentences A brief explanation created for each of you as a free public service.

  2. Complex Sentences • Contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. • When we visited, Granny got run over by a reindeer. • Santa, who is a jolly chap, told about his latest trip, where he delivered coal to children.

  3. Dependent Clause Subordinators • Most dependent clauses start with words like: although, even though, because, since, so that, when, while, before, after, whenever,wherever, anywhere, if, unless, whether?[or not]as, whereas

  4. Assignment • Rewrite the following paragraph to make the ideas clearer. Combine the simple sentences 1-2 and 4-5 to make them complex. • 1) Some retired people enjoy tutoring students in reading or math. 2) Retired people contribute their talents to their community. 3) Volunteers run homework centers after school. 4) They also maintain homework hot lines. 5) Students can get help with questions they have.

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