Compose appropriate sentences for
clarity and coherence (EN4SW-I-3).
Compose complex sentences.
learning
competencies
objectives
Identify complex
sentences in a given
set of sentences,
distinguishing them
from simple and
compound sentences.
Identify and correctly
use subordinate
conjunctions and
appropriate
punctuation to create
complex sentences.
Write complex sentences
that include an
independent clause and
at least one dependent
clause, using subordinate
conjunctions like because,
although, if, etc.
jumbled
words
Arrange the the jumbled
words to form a sentence.
Write your answer on the
board.
direction
SENTENCE nO. 1
Sarah, pictures, her, drew,
read, a , brother, book while
SENTENCE nO. 1
While Sarah drew pictures,
her brother read a book.
SENTENCE nO. 2
Because, was, shining, to, the,
park, the, sun, we, went
SENTENCE nO. 2
Because the sun was shining,
we went to the park.
A complex sentence combines an
independent clause and one or more
dependent clauses.
independent clause: has a complete thought
and can stand alone
dependent clause: does not have a complete
thought and cannot stand alone.
complex sentence
complex sentence
A complex sentence has a
subordinate conjunction.
Subordinate conjunctions: words that
connect clauses
Examples: because, although, if
Role: link independent and dependent
clauses.
subordinating
conjunctions
because
since
although
so that
where
if
unless
even though
though
until
after
before
There are two ways to write a complex
sentence.
independent clause + dependent clause
dependent clause + independent clause
Note: If you will begin with a dependent
clause, put a comma after it before writing
the independent clause.
Writing Complex
Sentences
Match the Independent sentence to dependent
sentence to for a complex sentence.
writing exercise
they went swimming.
you can play outside.
the students went
home.
If you finish your
homework,
After the bell rang,
Even though it was cold,
ANSWER
writing exercise
Even though it was cold, they went swimming.
If you finish your homework, you can play outside.
After the bell rang, the students went home.
drills
direction
Write a complex sentence using each of the following
conjunctions.
because
although
if
before
until
direction
Convert each of the following simple sentences into a
complex sentence.
The cat sat on the mat.
Jillian closed the door.
Dogs wag their tails.
Michael drank hot coffee.
The driver kept going.
direction
Change the dependent clause in the following sentences.
"Although it was late, he decided to finish
his work."
“Laura opened the windows because the
air in the house was stale.”
GROUP
ACTIVITY
Create a short story using at least
five complex sentences. Present your
output in the class.
DIRECTION