The document provides examples of simple sentences and prompts the reader to use connectives like "because", "if", "therefore", etc. to transform each simple sentence into a longer, more complex sentence beginning with one of the connectives. The purpose is to practice writing sentences of greater complexity.
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Simple complex sentences adapted
1. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The driver crashed into the house.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
2. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The cat fell asleep.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
3. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The mice needed a torch.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
4. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The boys built an enormous snowman.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
5. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The hunter was looking for deer.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
6. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The elephant tried to stand still.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
7. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
King kitten prayed for someone to
come home.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
8. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
Super squirrel decided it was time for action.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?