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Complex Sentences Exercise

The document explains the structure of complex sentences, highlighting the difference between independent and dependent clauses. It provides examples and directions for identifying independent clauses and completing sentences with appropriate clauses. The focus is on understanding and practicing the use of clauses in sentence construction.

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Complex Sentences Exercise

The document explains the structure of complex sentences, highlighting the difference between independent and dependent clauses. It provides examples and directions for identifying independent clauses and completing sentences with appropriate clauses. The focus is on understanding and practicing the use of clauses in sentence construction.

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Finding Independent Clauses in Complex Sentences

A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a


dependent clause. An independent clause is a complete sentence
that can stand on its own. A dependent clause is not a complete
sentence for it cannot stand on its own. Dependent clauses start
with subordinating conjunctions such as (so, because, since,
before, even though, after, although, wherever, while etc..)

Directions: Read each sentence and underline the independent clause.

Example A: For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes.

Answer: For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes.

1. In the morning, I went for a jog.

2. For the last time, I will take the field.

3. After the game, we went out for pizza.

4. Although I left, I did not remember my roots.

5. Since he was not there, I was quite upset.

6. Wherever we are, is the right place to be.

7. Even though I am tired, I will give my best effort.

8. Although we won, I was not satisfied with my performance.

9. While I was waiting, I saw a meteor overhead.

10. Before the movie, I went to the snack bar.

11. After the play, we went to eat ice cream.

12. Unless he shows, I will have to do all the work.

Directions: Complete each complex sentence given below by adding a dependent

or independent clause.

Example A: For the first time,____________________________.

Answer: For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes.

1. In the morning, ___________________________________________________.

2. For the last time, __________________________________________________.

3. ________________________, we could not take our seats on time.


4. In the afternoon, __________________________________________________.

5. Because she is happy, ______________________________________________.

6. Although he was late, ______________________________________________.

7. ________________________, they were not satisfied with the championship.

8. ________________________, it is the right place to be.

9. After the incident, ________________________________________________.

10. Unless you are here, _____________________________________________.

11. Until you arrive, _________________________________________________.

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