Complex Sentence A complex sentence has: one independent clause (I) one dependent clauses (D)

Independent Clause = I It is a sentence and can stand alone. It has a subject and a verb S V I like pizza. S V P Kathy will be late for dinner. S V The game is over.

Dependent Clause = D It is a group of words with a subject and verb, but it can’t stand alone. because he is funny since the meeting is still going on When one team scores

Put them together.. With words called subordinating conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions aftereven ifsince althougheven thoughso that as if than as ifin order that though as long asjust as unless as soon as likeuntil as thoughoncewhen becauseprovidedwhenever beforerather thanwhile

Subordinating Conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions are words that show the relationship of the dependent clause to the independent clause. The subordinating conjunction is the first word in the dependent clause

Let’s find some subordinating conjunctions! Winter is on the way whenever the birds fly south. The kids ran because they didn’t want to miss the bus. If I am late getting home, I will miss my favorite program.

Complex Sentence Formulas I D D,I

Sequencing Complex Sentences Independent Clause First (no comma) The teacher was late for school because her car ran out of gas. Tom wanted to go swimming since it was so hot outside. She will do well in the skating competition if she practices.

Sequencing Complex Sentences Dependent Clause First (comma needed) Because she ran out of gas, the teacher was late for school. Since it was so hot outside, Tom wanted to go swimming. If she practices, she will do well in the skating competition.

I stayed home because of the snow storm. ID or D,I

When the train came into the station, I got on. ID or D,I

The teacher canceled the test since so many kids were absent. ID or D,I

Although I am tired, I still want to watch my program. ID or D,I