Constructing Complex Sentences

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Constructing Complex Sentences Complex sentences result when other more sophisticated devices are used to join clauses; this means a subordinate (dependent) clause is joined with a main (or independent) clause. There are three main ways to join clauses to make complex sentences. By using: Relative pronouns – that, which, who, whose Conjunctions (subordinating) – while, because, although, as, when, until, unless, through, by, since, whenever, if, where, before, etc

The driver crashed into the house. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since The driver crashed into the house. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

The driver crashed into the house. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before The driver crashed into the house. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning? Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since The cat fell asleep. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning? Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before The cat fell asleep. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the end? Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since The mice needed a torch. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the end?

Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the end? Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before The mice needed a torch. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the end?

The boys built an enormous snowman. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since The boys built an enormous snowman. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

The boys built an enormous snowman. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before The boys built an enormous snowman. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

Write a short paragraph (3 or 4 sentences) including two complex sentences. Write about Homecoming Week. What have you liked or disliked about it?

The hunter was looking for deer. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since The hunter was looking for deer. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

The hunter was looking for deer. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before The hunter was looking for deer. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

The elephant tried to stand still. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since The elephant tried to stand still. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

The elephant tried to stand still. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before The elephant tried to stand still. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

King kitten prayed for someone to come home. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since King kitten prayed for someone to come home. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

King kitten prayed for someone to come home. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before King kitten prayed for someone to come home. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

Super squirrel decided it was time for action. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. because if therefore so in order to since Super squirrel decided it was time for action. Why? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?

Super squirrel decided it was time for action. Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence. when while until after before Super squirrel decided it was time for action. When? Can you make a complex sentence with a conjunction at the beginning?