5.1 Complex Sentences Flashcards
A Simple Sentence is…
Complete Subject + Complete Predicate
A Complete Subject is….
A Simple Subject or a Compound Subject
A Complete Predicate is…
A Simple Predicate or a Compound Predicate
A ________ sentence is made of an independent clause joined to a dependent clause.
complex
an ____________ clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone
independent
Example: The girl read the book. (independent)
a ___________ clause has a subject and a verb, but is not a complete thought so it can’t stand alone as a sentence.
dependent
Example: She had borrowed from the library. (dependent)
___________ clauses often start with certain words, such as: if, when, because, but, since, before, after, and many others, including some phrases such as: as long as and in order that.
Dependent
How can we tell the difference between a independent clause and an dependent clause?
An independent clause can makes sense by itself. A dependent clause needs an independent clause for it to make sense.
A _________ sentence simply joins these two types of clauses (independent & dependent) together
complex
If you do start a complex sentence with an dependent clause, you must use a _________ between that clause and the independent clause
comma