1. August 27, 2018- DLR Notes-Sentence Structure
A COMPLEX SENTENCE has one dependent clause (headed by a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun ) joined to an independent clause.
Examples:
Although Tom reads novels, Jack reads comics.
Jack reads comics although Tom reads novels.
Punctuation patterns (to match A and B):
A. Dependent clause, independent clause
B. Independent clause dependent clause
A COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE has two independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses.
Example:
Although Tom reads novels, and Jack reads comics, they both learn a lot!
Punctuation patterns:
Follow the rules given for compound and complex sentences. A compound-complex sentence is merely a combination of the two.
Subordinate Conjunctions
often signal dependent
clauses: if, when, because,
then, that, who, whoever,
while, so, although, after,
before, etc.

2. Whenever I eat too much, I get a stomachache.
Practice sentences- Tuesday, August 28, For each sentence, circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as either COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX.
Whenever I eat too much, I get a stomachache.
If I go to the movies, I always buy popcorn.
When I go to the theater, I buy popcorn, and I buy a drink.
My stomach always hurts after I go to the movies.
I love to go to the movies, and I like to eat a lot because those are my favorite activities.

3. Tuesday - Answers
Whenever I eat too much, I get a stomachache. Complex
If I go to the movies, I always buy popcorn. Complex
When I go to the theater, I buy popcorn, and I buy a drink. Compound-complex.
My stomach always hurts after I go to the movies. Complex
I love to go to the movies, and I like to eat a lot because those are my favorite activities. Compound- complex

4. I will count the ballots if you distribute them.
Practice sentences- Wednesday, August 29, For each sentence, circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as either COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX.
When Bob stepped up to bat, the bases were loaded, and he hit a grand slam.
I will count the ballots if you distribute them.
Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we decided to return before dark.
Those clouds promise rain, so we should hurry up and leave before we get caught in a flash flood.
My house was completely destroyed after the tornado hit.

5. Wednesday – Answers
During last night’s game, the bases were loaded, and Bob hit a grand slam. Compound- complex
I will county the ballots if you distribute them. Complex
Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we decided to return before dark. Complex
Those clouds promise rain, so we should hurry up and leave before we get caught in a flash flood. Compound-complex
My house was completely destroyed after the tornado hit. Complex

6. I am proud to be an American because it’s the land of the free.
Practice sentences- Thursday, August 30, For each sentence, circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as either COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX.
I am proud to be an American because it’s the land of the free.
Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop.
Since I started middle school, my mom now lets me do what I want, but I choose to do homework.
If you don’t sit down, I will make you go to SAL!
I love English class, and I love my teacher because labeling sentences is fun.

7. Thursday – Answers
I am proud to be an American because it’s the land of the free. Complex
Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop. Compound-complex
Since I started middle school, my mom now let’s me do what I want, but I choose to do homework. Compound-complex
If you don’t sit down, I will make you go to SAL! Complex
I love English class, and I love my teacher because labeling sentences is fun. Compound-complex

8. Practice sentences- Friday, August 31, For each sentence, circle the DEPENDENT clauses and underline the INDEPENDENT clauses. Then label each as either COMPLEX or COMPOUND-COMPLEX.
He picked up the book that had fallen on the floor.
He picked up the book, and he put it on the table since it had fallen on the floor.
If I do all my homework, I will pass all my classes, and my mom will be happy.
My mom will be happy if I pass all my classes.
I like to go to ballgames, and I like to yell really loudly because I support my team.

9. He picked up the book that had fallen on the floor. Complex
Friday – Answers
He picked up the book that had fallen on the floor. Complex
He picked up the book, and he put it on the table since it had fallen on the floor. Compound-complex
If I do all my homework, I will pass all my classes, and my mom will be happy. Compound-complex
My mom will be happy if I pass all my classes. Complex
I like to go to ballgames, and I like to yell really loudly because I support my team. Compound-complex