Complex Sentences | Video Lessons

This lesson covers complex sentences, explaining how to identify and construct them using independent and dependent clauses. It includes activities to practice identifying clauses, joining them with subordinating conjunctions, and creating complex sentences. The lesson also provides resources like worksheets and videos to aid learning.

Explain the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause.

Provide an example of an independent clause.

What is a complex sentence?

What happens when a dependent clause is placed at the beginning of a sentence?

What is the purpose of a comma when using a dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence?

How do you identify the independent clause in a complex sentence?

List some common subordinating conjunctions.

Create your own complex sentence using a dependent clause.

What should you check for when reviewing your complex sentences?

Why is it important to understand complex sentences in writing?