Complex sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet Hint:

Janet could not open the door. (because)
Janet could not open the door because it was stuck
Expand each sentence using the
word in brackets.

1. They finished the race. (after)

2. Mark and Leslie watched the movie. (until)

3. The teacher came to Mary’s desk. (when)

4. The dog climbed over the fence. (because)

5. The players celebrated their victory. (until)

6. I will give you more cookies. (if)

7. Mark will go with you. (unless)

8. The hens are in their coop. (because)

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Answers
Answers will vary. Examples of correct answers:

1. They finished the race. (after)

They finished the race after they passed their friend.

2. Mark and Leslie watched the movie. (until)

Mark and Leslie watched the movie until the credits came on.

3. The teacher came to Mary’s desk. (when)

The teacher came to Mary’s desk when he saw she had her hand up.

4. The dog climbed over the fence. (because)

The dog climbed over the fence because his ball was on the other side.

5. The players celebrated their victory. (until)

The players celebrated their victory until their parents came to get them.

6. I will give you more cookies. (if)

I will give you more cookies if you empty the dishwasher.

7. Mark will go with you. (unless)

Mark will go with you unless you don’t want him to.

8. The hens are in their coop. (because)

The hens are in the coop because it is very cold outside.