1. Complex sentences 10.18.10

2. Why use complex sentences? Help show different kinds of connections Make your writing sounds better. Make you a better writer

3. Compound sentencesComplex sentences Uses independent clauses Uses dependent and independent clauses Uses conjunctionsUses subordinating conjunctions Combines two separate things Explains how one thing is related to another

4. How are complex sentences different from compound sentences? Complex sentences explain how things are connected or how one thing is related another

5. Independent clauses and dependent clauses Independent clause: a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence. Dependent clause: a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.

6. Example 1.Because the Atlantis is equipped for research, it carries a submersible called Alvin. 2.Alvin is a white and orange sub that is used to explore underwater mountains.

7. Dependent clauseIndependent clause 1Because the Atlantis is equipped for research, it carries a submersible called Alvin. Independent clauseDependent clause 2Alvin is a white and orange sub that is used to explore underwater mountains.

8. Subordinating conjunctions TimeCause-EffectComparison- Contrast After, until, before, when, till, while Because, so that, in order that, provided that, unless, that Though, although, where, as though, where as, even though