Complex Sentences

1. Complex Sentences CX

2. Standard *Transition Standard* ELACC7L1b: Chooses among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas ELACC8L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma)

3. Complex A complex sentence is made from 1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clauses. 1 ind + 1 dep= Complex Examples: 1. Because it is raining, we will not go outside after lunch. 2. I am not hungry since I had a big breakfast this morning.

4. Remember • Dependent Clauses will start with a subordinating conjunction (After, Although, As Long As, As, As if, Because, Before, Even though, If, Since, Unless, Until, When, Where, While, etc.) • OR Dependent Clauses will start with a Relative Pronoun (Who, Whom, Whose, That, Which, Whatever, whichever, whoever, whomever)

5. Punctuation • If the dependent clause comes last, do NOT add a comma Example 1. The ducklings played in the puddles after the rain stopped.

6. Punctuation • If the dependent clause comes first, use a comma between the clauses. Example 1. Since it is sunny, we should have a picnic!

7. Punctuation • If the dependent clause interrupts the independent clause, surround it with commas Example: My dog, which is a collie, always plays nicely with little kids.

8. Simple vs. Compound vs. Complex Simple: It is cold and rainy. Compound: It is cold, and it is also rainy. Complex: Because it is cold and rainy, we will stay inside.

9. HINT CHART!

10. Tell whether each is simple, compound, or complex • When I was little, I played with toy trucks. • Some of the trucks were red, and some of them were yellow. • The trucks had their own parking garage. • I hid the trucks because my sister liked to take them. • I would clean up my trucks after I finished playing with them.