1. Complex Sentences CX

2. Standard
ELACC8L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma)

3. Subordinating Conjunctions
After
Although As
As long as
As soon as
As if
As though
Because
Before
Even though If
Since
So that
Than
Though
Unless
Until
When
Whenever
Where
Wherever
While

4. Relative Pronoun Who Whom Whose That Which Whatever Whichever Whoever
whomever

5. 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.

6. 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)

7. Review: Dependent vs. Independent
Since it is hot, the ice cream will probably melt quickly.
It is sunny, but it is raining.
I am hungry because I skipped breakfast.
We will go to McDonalds, and we will order Big Macs.
We can go to the movies as long as it is okay with my parents.

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

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

10. Punctuation
3. 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.