Week 4 ENGLISH

Complex Sentences
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What I Need to Know
1. Describe complex sentences;
2. Identify the subordinating conjunc-
tions used in a complex sentences;
3. Identify the uses of complex sen-
tences; and
4. Write simple complex sentences us-
ing correct subordinating conjunctions
What I Know
Use the words in the parentheses to combine each pair of
sentences to form complex sentences.
1. The thief was imprisoned.

He stole the money. (because)
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2. The boy ate a lot.
He was very hungry. (because)
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3. I had to go to the dentist.
My back tooth started to hurt.
(because)
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4. Mylene left the school early.
She had chores to do. (because)
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5. Mother loves her.
She is very thoughtful. (because)
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6. Koji hates movies.
we never go to see any. (so)
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7. Rhocelle did not go to school.
It was Saturday. (because)
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8. Rhaizen left his book at home.
He borrowed from his classmates. (so)
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9. Hazel is sad.
Her best friend is sick. (because)
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10. Mathematics is my favorite subject.
I love numbers. (because)
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Complex Sentences
This lesson will teach you what makes

complex sentences different from simple
and compound sentences. To check
how much you have learned from the
previous lesson, let us do the following
activity.
What’s In
What’s New
Study the two sets of a conversation between Janelle and
Joanna. What do you notice?
Notice that the first dialog sounds better.
Joanna’s statement makes more sense
and flows more easily because of the
use of a complex sentence. Wouldn’t
you like to sound just as good as the
speakers in the dialog?
What is It
Read the following sentences:
1. It started to rain, so Raymond and Samuel had to run

inside.
2. Since it was raining outside, Jude brought out his
umbrella.
3. Trishia works very hard so she can be an achiever.
4. Paris became a doctor because he wanted to help
others.
5. Mylene won the contest because she trained everyday.
The sentences presented are classified as complex
sentences. A complex sentence is made up of an
independent and dependent clause. An independent
clause is a simple sentence that gives a complete
thought and can stand alone.
A dependent /subordinate clause is a clause that does
not give a complete thought, it starts with a subordinating
conjunction such as because, so, since, if, unless, after,
etc. and cannot stand alone.
The complex sentences that were presented show
cause-effect relationship. Because, so, since and if are
commonly used subordinate conjunctions. A cause Is a
reason why something happens. An effect is the
result or what happens because of something
What’s More
Identify the Independent and Dependent Clause in each
complex sentence. Write the clauses in their proper col-
umn.
1. Because of the eagerness and continuous learning,
her efforts paid off.
2. We went camping and hiking because we love the
outdoors.
3. I was absent from class because I got sick.
4. I didn’t see the rock because it was covered by moss.
5. Daniel’s book was lost because his classmate
borrowed it.
Identify the underlined words in each complex sentence.
Write the word cause or effect on the space provided be-
fore each number.
_________1. Jerima lost his money so he just walked
home.
__________2. She won the contest because she trained every
day.
__________3. The taxi arrived late so we waited.
__________4. Princess was so thirsty, so she bought
two bottles of water.
__________5. His tummy ached because he ate so
much in the party.
Match the causes in Column A with their effects in Column
B to form complex sentences. Write your answers on the
space provided below
What I Have Learned
Complete the paragraph by supplying the missing words to
make the statement correct. Write your answers on the
blanks.
What I Can Do
Combine the following pair of sentences to form a complex
sentence. Use the appropriate subordinating conjunction.
Assessment
Construct complex sentences based on the given cause
And effect. Write your sentences inside the box
1. CAUSE: he was hungry
EFFECT: the baby was crying in his crib
2. CAUSE: many interruptions
EFFECT: the schedule of athletic meet is moved to another date
3. CAUSE: the little boy was sick
EFFECT: he stayed at home
4. CAUSE: animals may go astray
EFFECT: a zookeeper makes sure that cages of animals are locked
5. CAUSE: he could finish his project
EFFECT: He went to bed late
Use the word in the parentheses to combine each set of
Sentences below to form complex sentences.
6. He doesn’t eat it.
John is allergic to peanuts. (so)
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7. I won’t be going to the party.
I have plans that night. (since)
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8. He fails.
I will be the one to blame. (if)
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1. The thief was imprisoned.

This lesson will teach you what makes

1. It started to rain, so Raymond and Samuel had to run

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