The bold words can be used to begin a sentence when used correctly. Students will complete a quill activity to practice and demonstrate their mastery of this concept. You will need to make compound or complex sentences. To analyze a complex sentence we use the following method. A complex sentence has at least one independent clause plus at least one dependent clause. Complex sentences combine 2 sentences into 1 using a connecting word that is part of the sentence e. In this lesson, students will learn what a complex sentence is. Again, as in some compound sentences, the two sentences are connected with a joining word. Using your fragments to create complex sentences will improve the readability of your writing.
A set of words with no independent clause may be an incomplete sentence, also called a sentence fragment a sentence consisting of at least one dependent clause and at least. Explain complex sentences write the following sentence. Complex sentences are often formed by putting these words at the beginning of the dependent clause. Making a complex sentence when you make a compound sentence you are joining two or more simple sentences together with a conjunction. When the rain stopped we set out for the next town where we had planned to stay the night. The big, hairy dog with sharp teeth barked at the mailman. See more ideas about complex sentences, sentences and simple and compound sentences.
Complex sentences although it was cold, we played on the beach. Grammar checkers will help you with your sentences in a very limited way. Complex sentences complex sentences involve combining two clauses with a subordinating conjunction sc. The subordinating conjunction makes a clause unstable, so it needs a second clause to complete its meaning. Frequent use of short sentences can be strange to read. Make the jump from simple sentences to compound sentences in this thirdgrade grammar worksheet. If its true, its true is an example of a complex sentence.
A simple sentence only has a subject and a complete predicate. Compoundcomplex sentences a sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one or more dependent clause. Simple, compound, and complex sentences interactive notes. Sentences interactive notebook and practice sheet this freebie includes interactive notes and a practice sheet that can be used to teach students simple, compound, and complex sentences. Sentence and paragraph writing takes students from basic sentence writing skills at the beginning to sound and competent paragraph writing at the end. You can put it before an independent clause or behind one. Dogs, the earth and, harsha are used as the subjects in these sentences. I always start the year with this lesson because it sets the foundation for writing. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This video is about the processes involved in the analysis of complex sentences. This worksheet explains how to use commas in compound sentences along with conjunctions, such as for, and, and but. Compound complex sentences sentences with two or more principal clauses and one or more subordinate clauses are called compound complex sentences. I created a bag of secrets where i put in various objects. We left class early so that we could attend a special lecture.
The subordinate clause is in bold, and the conjunction is underlined. Note that introductory dependent clauses must be followed by commas. A complex sentence is made from an independent clause and a dependent clause joined together. A complex sentence is used when you want to emphasize one idea over another in a sentence. Complex sentences are connected by conjunctions and other types of linking words. After the tornado had hit, my house was gone, but my neighbors. These cards target words present in complex sentences that throw off the meaning for many of our students with language disabilities or 2nd language learners. Complexsentence is the sentence which has two or more subordinate clauses besides the main clause. The predicate part of the sentences begins with the verb. The analysis of complex sentences is the analysis of the clauses in those sentences. We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten oclock.
The complex sentence a complex sentence is made up of a simple sentence a complete statement and a statement that begins with a dependent word. Simple, compound, complex, compoundcomplex sentences. With the help of coordinating conjunctions, students will be creating compound sentences before they know it. Download the smart notebook resource subscribers only download the free pdf resource free members and subscribers see other resources. The men managed to survive even though they were three days without water. A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. Sentence andd paragraph writing 1892734 tefl educator. Simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex sentences. Simple to complex sentences devised by liz taylor, advisory teacher in suffolk and stuart scott in january 2002. On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite the following sentences into one smooth sentence. Since we got to the concert late, we had to make our way to our seats in the dark. Complex sentences refer to sentences that have more than one subject and one verb.
Study simple, compound, complex, compoundcomplex sentences flashcards at proprofs this helps to match up simple sentences, compound, complex and. We will have plenty to eat, provided that no uninvited guests turn up. While their parents watch, students bid farewell to their teachers. From each pair of conjunctions in parentheses, choose the conjunction that combines the sentences into a single sentence that makes sense. An analysis of rankshift of compound complex sentence. Writing a complex sentence is easy if you have a basic understanding of conjunctions and relative pronouns. Complex sentences a smart notebook lesson focusing on the use of complex sentences and semicolons. Correcting fragments fragments confuse readers by leaving out essential information. Words are presented within the context of a short paragraph, two to four sentences in length. Compoundandcomplexsentences uc irvine opencourseware.
Complex sentences a complex sentence is a sentence with an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Identifying fragments a fragment is simply a clause or a phrase that is not a complete sentence. In the example sentence, the principal clauses are underlined with a solid line, while the subordinate clause is underlined with a double line. Simple sentences contain one clause, while compound and complex sentences contain more than one clause. Complex sentence notes complex sentence notes a complex. Simple, compound and complex sentences sentences are of three kinds according to their structure. I have a bad flu, and because i need to get well soon, i wont think about school just yet. Complex sentences sentence combining four types of. Use a conjunction to join each pair of clauses into a complex sentence. It is a stepbystep guide to the process as i use it with my own students. Writing can be made more interesting by using two sorts of longer sentences. Kids activity games, worksheets and lesson plans for primary and junior high school students in australia. Complex sentence definition and meaning collins english.
A simple sentence contains only one ic or one complete sentence with a subject and predicate. The first thing we need to do to analyze a complex sentence is to find out the main or principal. You might be surprised to see your students simultaneously laughing and working so hard. It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own. Between 2004 and 2007, the number of people increased steadily from about 75 to 200. In another video, the teacher gave some more examples of complex sentences.
Complex sentences subordinating conjunction after her. A complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses joined together with the help of subordinating conjunctions two clauses connected by relative pronouns or relative adverbs are also examples of complex sentences. Specifically, this research is conducted to describe the form of rankshift in the translation of. The words students bid farewell to their teachers form an independent clause. The linking word subordinate conjunction makes the clause following it less important than the other clause. The national curriculum now refers to sentences that contain one clause as singleclause sentences, and those. Complex sentences using who and which teaching resources. A compound sentence is two or more clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Complex sentence definition, a sentence containing one or more dependent clauses in addition to the main clause, as when the bell rings dependent clause, walk out main clause. All four of these sentence types contain a complete sentence known as an independent clause ic.
Sentence construction more resources by this contributor 6 log in to love this resource. Complex sentences 2 practice write your answers on the lines and then print this page. There was a steady increase in the number of people from about 75 to 200 between 2004 and 2007. Compoundandcomplexsentencesjointhetwoindependentclausestomakeacompoundsentence. Complex sentence notes a complex sentence has an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses independent clauses are in italics. Remember, there may be many ways to combine each of these sentences. Other complex sentences are written with relative pronouns, as well as other sentences using more than one clause.
Identify the subordinate clause according to its function, as a noun clause, adjective clause or adverb clause. This exercise starts off easy by using two simple sentences and using a conjunction to connect the two. Now let us analyse the clauses in the complex sentences so that we could become familiar with the formation of. There is a subject and a verb that expresses a complete thought. When you put the two together, you have a complex sentence. They will learn how to use words to connect one part of a sentence to another. A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses. Rankshift strategy is the most dominant strategy applied by the translator in translating compound complex sentences. A complex sentence is one with an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
A fun game to play with children to introduce who and which subordinate clause sentences. Complex sentence definition of complex sentence at. Every player has the same list of six simple sentences. Check the box marked compound if it is a compound sentence. The dependent clause is introduced by either a subordinate conjunction such as although, while, or because or a relative pronoun such as who or which. We know that a dependent clause needs to be attached to something specifically to an independent clause. Check the box marked complex if it is a complex sentence. It has one independent clause and one dependent clause. Check the box marked simple if it is a simple sentence. This is a useful signal, but it may give you incorrect information or miss the problem altogether.