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Complex Sentences

•Contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.▫When we visited, Granny got run over by

a reindeer.▫Santa, who is a jolly chap, told about his

latest trip, where he delivered coal to children.

Dependent Clause Subordinators•Most dependent clauses start with

words like: although, even though, because, since, so that, when, while, before, after, whenever,wherever, anywhere, if, unless, whether?[or not]as, whereas

Assignment•Rewrite the following paragraph to make the

ideas clearer. Combine the simple sentences 1-2 and 4-5 to make them complex.

•1) Some retired people enjoy tutoring students in reading or math. 2) Retired people contribute their talents to their community. 3) Volunteers run homework centers after school. 4) They also maintain homework hot lines. 5) Students can get help with questions they have.