Writing Complex Sentences

What is the best way to COMBINE the TWO sentences to create ONE COMPLEX sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Create a COMPLEX sentence by using "A White Bus".

Ms. Carr has a lot of work to do. She has to work late on friday.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Task 1. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes.

1. There are modern knitting machines. The artisans in my village like using traditional looms. ( although)

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

The villagers are trying to learn English. They can communicate with foreign customers. (in order that)

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses, but no dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

We ate lunch. Then we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs. (after)

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

We ate lunch. Then we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs. (after)

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is a dependent clause?

• a clause that cannot stand as a sentence in its own right

• Erik's favorite restaurant

• a clause that can stand on its own as a sentence.

• The name of Marley's pet dragon

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What type of sentence is this? Natalee covered her ears because Mrs. Crompton started singing again.

• complex sentence

• simple sentence

• fragment

• This is not a sentence because Keely says aliens wrote it.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which part of the sentence is a DEPENDENT clause. Caleb went to the store because he was out of milk.

• Caleb went to the store

• because he was out of milk.

• to the store

• out of milk.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B