Karinska Salsabila Priyatno

Mohammad Ikhrom Ighfarullah

Nara Adhisthana
M. Ihsan Widyantoro
 Definition

 A complex sentence is made up of an
independent clause and one or
more dependent clauses connected to
it.
 Examples of dependent clauses

 Because Mary and Samantha arrived at
the bus station before noon
 While he waited at the train station
 After they left on the bus
 Dependent clauses begin
with subordinating conjunctions

 after  though
 although  unless
 as  until
 because  when
 before  whenever
 even though  whereas
 if  wherever
 since  while
 Examples

 When my mother went to the market, I was
sleeping.
 I take remedial because I did not get good
score.
 I will not eat any food unless I am sure about
its hygiene.
 Exercise 1

Differentiate between independent clause,
dependent clause, and subordinate conjunction !

 Because the cost of education is rising, many

students must work part-time.

Answer: Because the cost of education is rising,

many students must work part-time.
 Exercise 1

 Last year, the government reported that drug use is
increasing.
Answer: Last year, the government reported that
drug use is increasing.
 Exercise 1

 Doctors are concerned about drugs used by young
people, who think that smoking marijuana is risk
free.
Answer: Doctors are concerned about drugs used by
young people, who think that smoking marijuana is
risk free.