7. Understanding Dependent Clauses
Dependent Clauses use specific words called
Subordinating Conjunctions
Common Examples:
After
As
Because
Before
If
Since
Until
When
While
8. Dependent Clauses + Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses can come at the
End of the Sentence
Example:
I realized I lost my phone after I left the
restaurant.
9. Dependent Clauses + Independent Clauses
More Examples:
I left my jacket at home because it is so warm
today.
He waited for her until it got dark.
10. Dependent Clauses + Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses can come at the
Beginning of the Sentence
*Always Use a Comma*
Example:
Before I go to bed, I brush my teeth.
11. Dependent Clauses + Independent Clauses
More Examples:
If it's past 11 o'clock, don’t call me.
While she was walking in the park, she
saw a raccoon.
12. Other Types of Complex Sentences
*Always contain an Independent Clause and at least
one Dependent Clause*
• Several different types (Focus on patterns)
1. Using a relative clause
e.g. - The dog that I got yesterday bit me.
Ind. - The dog bit me Dep. - that I got yesterday
13. Other Types of Complex Sentences
2. Subordinating conjunctions with other
punctuation
e.g. - Many people like this movie; however, I don't.
Ind. - Many people like this movie
Dep. - however, I don't
14. Other Types of Complex Sentences
3. Participial Constructions
e.g. - Determined to win, he ran as fast as he could.
Ind. - he ran as fast as he could
Dep. - Determined to win
