1. DLR Notes-Sentence Structure- Week 5 A COMPLEX SENTENCE has one dependent clause (headed by a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun ) joined to an independent clause.dependent clauseindependent clause Examples: A.Although Tom reads novels, Jack reads comics. B.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. Punctuation patterns: Follow the rules given for compound and complex sentences. A compound-complex sentence is merely a combination of the two.

2. Practice Sentences- Tuesday, September 1 Label the following sentences as either complex or compound-complex. Circle the dependent clauses in each sentence and underline the independent clauses. 1.Whenever I eat too much, I get a stomachache. 2.If I go to the movies, I always buy popcorn. 3.When I go to the theater, I buy popcorn, and I buy a drink. 4.My stomach always hurts after I go to the movies. VOCAB 5. I ______________ my greatest fears to my best friend because I trusted him.

3. Answers- Tuesday, September 1 1.Whenever I eat too much, I get a stomachache. Complex 2.If I go to the movies, I always buy popcorn. Complex 3.When I go to the theater, I buy popcorn, and I buy a drink. Compound- complex 4.My stomach always hurts after I go to the movies. Complex 5.I DIVULGED my greatest fears to my best friend because I trusted him.

4. Practice Sentences – Wednesday, September 2 Label the following sentences as either complex or compound-complex. Circle the dependent clauses in each sentence and underline the independent clauses. 1.During last night’s game, the bases were loaded, and Bob hit a grand slam. 2.I will count the ballots if you distribute them. 3.Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we decided to return before dark. 4.Those clouds promise rain, so we should hurry up and leave before we get caught in a flash flood. VOCAB 5. Only three knights were able find the _____ _____ on their quest.

5. Answers- Wednesday, September 2 1.During last night’s game, the bases were loaded, and Bob hit a grand slam. Compound- complex 2.I will county the ballots if you distribute them. Complex 3.Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we decided to return before dark. Complex 4.Those clouds promise rain, so we should hurry up and leave before we get caught in a flash flood. Compound-complex 5.Only three knights were able find the HOLY GRAIL on their quest.

6. Practice Sentences- Thursday, September 3 Label the following sentences as either complex or compound-complex. Circle the dependent clauses in each sentence and underline the independent clauses. 1.I am proud to be an American because it’s the land of the free. 2.Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop. 3.Since I started middle school, my mom now let’s me do what I want, but I choose to do homework. 4.If you don’t sit down, I will make you go to SAL! VOCAB 5. My ___________ is to my family because they depend on me.

7. Answers- Thursday, September 3 1.I am proud to be an American because it’s the land of the free. Complex 2.Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop. Compound-complex 3.Since I started middle school, my mom now let’s me do what I want, but I choose to do homework. Compound-complex 4.If you don’t sit down, I will make you go to SAL! Complex 5. My OBLIGATION is to my family because they depend on me.

8. EXTRA Friday-September 3, 2015 Practice sentences Label the following sentences as either complex or compound-complex. Circle the dependent clauses in each sentence and underline the independent clauses. 1.He picked up the book that had fallen on the floor. 2.He picked up the book, and he put it on the table since it had fallen on the floor. 3.If I do all my homework, I will pass all my classes, and my mom will be happy. 4.My mom will be happy if I pass all my classes. 5.The bathroom was a shared one at the end of the hallway where I lived, which was a _________________.

9. EXTRA Friday – Answers 1.He picked up the book that had fallen on the floor. Complex 2.He picked up the book, and he put it on the table since it had fallen on the floor. Compound-complex 3.If I do all my homework, I will pass all my classes, and my mom will be happy. Compound-complex 4.My mom will be happy if I pass all my classes. Complex 5.The bathroom was a shared one at the end of the hallway where I lived, which was a TENEMENT.