COMPLEX SENTENCES

SHERYL P. TORRES
Division of Pasay
Cluster 3
Apelo Cruz ElementarySchool
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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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Mother hugs her child

because she loves her.
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Mother hugs her child.
Independent clause

because she loves her

Dependent clause
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and Independent clause – is a
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a simple sentence by
itself. It expresses a com-
plete thought so it can
stand alone.
Note: The independent clause is also called a
main clause.
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and Dependent clause – does
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not express a complete
thought. It cannot stand
alone. It depends on an
independent clause to
complete its meaning.
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and
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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
before – opposite of after
although – despite of being
- even if
since – denotes time
while – at the same time as
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A combination of an
independent clause and a
dependent clause is called a
complex sentence.
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Let’s have another sentences.
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
underlined clause is dependent.
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and There are times wherein the
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the independent. In this case, a
comma is used after the
dependent clause.

Example:
When I was ten, I broke my leg.
dependent clause independent clause
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clause and the dependent
clause in each sentence.
1.I like you
Independent clause
because you
Dependent clause
are friendly.
2.After attending
Dependent clause
class, Susie will
Independent clause
return the books.
3. I watch Independent
the children
clause
play
while sitting on the bench.
Dependent clause
 Do and Underline the independent clause and
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sentence.
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.
5. When I was ten, I started gardening.
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
and to complete each complex sentence.
L earn
unless we sail.
1. We can’t get to the island ________
if
2.She might watch the concert ________
someone invites her.
3.She is already a successful businesswoman
although
________ she is very young.
4. Classes are suspended ________
beacause of a strong
typhoon.
When I get tired, I usually take a rest.
5. ________
Write and Write an independent clause
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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, ______________
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