COMPLEX

SENTENCES
MARY GRACE S. GAGUI
Division of Pampanga
Sasmuan District
Sebitanan Integrated School
 Think
and Tell Look at the group of words
below.
What do we call them?

She will join the field trip. Simple sentence

She passed the test.Simple sentence

if she has money to spend clause

because she studied her

lessons clause
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and Tell
What can you say about the
picture?

Mother hugs her child

because she loves her.
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and
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Mother hugs her
child.
Independent
clause
because she loves her
Dependent
clause
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and Independent clause –
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is a
a simple sentence by
itself. It expresses a
com-
plete thought so it
Note: The independent clause is also
can stand alone.
called a main clause.
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and Dependent clause –
Learn
does
not express a
complete thought. It
cannot stand
alone. It depends on
an independent
Find out Take a look at this.
and
Learn I love you because you
love me,too.

I love you.
*This clause expresses a complete
thought.
because you love me, too
*This clause does not express a complete thought.
A dependent clause begins
with subordinating
conjunction or subordinator.
It indicates the subordinate
or dependent role of the
clause in the sentence.
The subordinating
conjunctions that begin the
dependent clauses are
although, after, when, while,
until, because, before, if,
since.
 because- for the reason
that
when –denotes time
unless – except in the
condition
that
if - expresses a condition
after- later or next
although – despite of being
- even if
since – denotes time
while – at the same time as
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out and
Learn
A combination of
an independent clause
and a
dependent clause is
called a complex
sentence.
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out
and
Let’s have another sentences.
Learn.
1. I shall not go home unless
mother is back.

2. She might watch the concert

if someone invites her.
* The clause enclosed in a box is independent
while the
Find
out There are times wherein the
and dependent clause comes before
Learn
the independent. In this case, a
comma is used after the
dependent clause.

Example:
When I was ten, I broke my leg.
dependent independent
clause clause
Try and Identify the independent
Learn
clause and the dependent
clause in each sentence.
1.I like you
Independent
because you
Dependent
are friendly.
2.After
clause attending
Dependent
clause class, Susie will
Independent
return
clause the books. clause

3. I watch the children play

Independent
whileclause
sitting on the bench.
Dependent
 Do Underline the independent clause
and and encircle the dependent clause
in the sentence.
Learn
1. A rainbow appeared after the storm
passed.
2. If people make an effort, they can find
ways to conserve water.
3. I have enjoyed hiking since I was
seven.
4. You rest when you feel bad.
What is an independent clause and a
dependent clause?

Independent clause – is a
simple sentence by itself.
It expresses a complete
thought so it can stand
alone.
Dependent clause – does
not give a complete
thought. It cannot stand
alone. It depends on an
independent clause to
complete its meaning.
What makes up a complex
sentence?

A complex sentence is
composed of an
independent clause and one
or more dependent clauses
joined by subordinating
conjunction.
Write Fill in the blank with correct conjunction to
and complete each complex sentence.
L
earn
1. We can’t get to the island ________ we sail.
2.She might watch the concertunless if
________
someone invites her.
3.She is already a successful businesswoman
although
________ she is very young.
4. Classes are suspended ________ of a
strong beacaus
When
typhoon. e
Write Write an independent clause
and
Learn to form a complex sentence.

1.Since I’m hungry, _________________.

2.Although I’m late, ________________.
3.________________ because she is rich.
4.If you are tired, ________________.
5.When I come to class, ______________
Thank You!