Complex Sentences

Complex Sentences Review

Examples • “When I saw the woman, she reminded me of a bird.” (Yep, 13) • “Though her hair was white with age, she walked with small, quick, lively steps.” (Yep, 13)

AAAWWWUBBIS • After • Although • As • When (Whenever) • While • Until • Because • Before • If • Since

Examples: Identify • Since you’ve been gone, I have been lost. • If looks could kill, you wouldn’t be here. • Before sunrise, say goodbye. • As the clouds roll in, we brace ourselves for winter. • After the rain, we ran outside.

Practice: AAAWWWUBBIS “When I came home from school later that day, I hurried under the house and found a perfectly squared chicken-wire fence around Lucky and her pups.” (83) “In one quick motion, he cut a long slice under the tuna’s gills.” (58) “As soon as he was out of the house, Billy and I jumped up and turned the dial around.” (72)

Finish the Fragments: We have dependent clauses- we need support!AAAWWWUBBIS • Because the front door was left open, • Although we are already late, • As I looked in the mirror, • Since I have a broken arm,

Examples: correct • When I started to say thanksI was cut off by Mary. • With the score still 0-0 we still had a chance at winning. 3. As we had planned we took cover the alarm rang.

Examples: Create AAAWWWUBBIS Stem Sentences When I was in art class, we learned about using emphatic colors to make a dramatic statement. • After • Although • As • When (Whenever) • While • Until • Because • Before • If • Since

Complex Sentences