Complex Sentence Complex Sentence A sentence that has
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Complex Sentence • Complex Sentence: A sentence that has at least one dependent clause and at least one independent clause IC + DC = CS DC + (, ) + IC = CS
Subordinate Conjunctions: AKA The Diaper Meaning Words give reasons because, since, so that (not just so; so is CC) contrast ideas although, even though, despite, while time before, after, until, while, as, whenever, since show conditions if, unless, whether show result or effect so that relative pronouns who, whose, whom, which, that, where, when, what, why • the IC and DC are interchangeable except when you have a DC that begins with a relative pronoun as a subordinate conjunction
Complex Sentence Examples The Dumbo Octopus got its name because it has fins that look like ears. Because it has fins that look like ears, the Dumbo Octopus got its name. There as many as 17 different species of Dumbo Octopi even though we never knew this existed. Even though we never knew this existed, there as many as 17 different species of Dumbo Octopi. This is the animal that I want for a pet. (relative clause, so you can’t switch the IC and DC)
Complex Sentence Examples I swam faster than I ever had before after I saw this in the water. After I saw this in the water, I swam faster than I ever had before. The Goblin Shark is called the “living fossil” because it is the last shark of its species that dates back to 125 million years ago. Because it is the last shark of its species that dates back to 125 million years ago, the Goblin Shark is called the “living fossil. ” This is a shark that should be preserved, not hunted for people’s personal aquariums.
Complex Sentence Notes Note 1: When the DC is first in the complex sentence, that DC is called an introductory dependent clause. • There must be a comma after the DC DC + (, ) + IC = complex sentence with an introductory dependent clause Because Tardigrades live in such extreme environments, they can go without food or water for up to 10 years. Although they can live in freezing temperatures up to boiling point temperatures, they are not considered extremophiles.
Complex Sentence Notes • Note 2: Make sure that you do indeed have a DC in order for the complex sentence to be a complex sentence. Bad: While attacking the Thorny Dragon, don’t be surprised if you see a 2 nd false head appear as a defense mechanism. Good: While you are attacking the Thorny Dragon, don’t be surprised if you see a 2 nd false head appear as a defense mechanism.
Guided Practice: Which one is a complex sentence? 1. Because the wool of the English Angora Rabbit is so soft, it is often bred just for this reason. 2. I saw the biggest cotton ball ever. 3. After shearing the rabbit, I finally got to see what its face and body look like. 4. So that the wool doesn’t get ruined, the rabbits are shaved every 3 or 4 months. 5. I went to a rabbit sanctuary with my parents where I saw the biggest rabbit ever.
Complex Sentence Notes Note 3: You may have more than 1 DC or IC in a complex sentence Red lipped batfish If you make fun of me one more time for wearing lipstick, I’m going to hurt you because I’m tired of dealing with people’s stupid jokes. (DC before and after your IC) You probably won’t see a red-lipped batfish around our beaches because they live at the ocean’s bottom and because they are around the Galapagos Islands and Southern Peru. (2 DCs before or after) If you see a red-lipped batfish, you don’t have to worry about them being dangerous to humans, but you can be amazed that you found one around here. (2 ICs)
