Complex Sentences 1
Because they ate a big breakfast, they weren't hungry later.
What is the subject in this sentence?
they
Although she likes to play guitar she gets nervous sometimes.
Where does the comma belong in this sentence?
Between "guitar" and "she".
The students panicked when they realized their project was due.
What is the subject of this sentence?
students
We listened to music as we drove downtown.
What is the verb in this sentence?
as
What's TRAVIS KELCE'S girlfriends name?
Taylor Swift
The girls teamed up to prank the boys although the boys figured it out.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
The girls teamed up to prank the boys
Define an independent clause.
A complete thought or sentence that can stand by itself.
Since his birthday is coming up, they're planning a big party.
What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?
Since
He sang very loud while she laughed.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
While she laughed
What's the largest land animal on earth?
Elephant
What is included in a complex sentence?
independent and dependent clauses
Because they bought tickets early, they went to the concert.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
Because they bought tickets early
What is the dependent clause in this sentence?
We never finished the movie because the internet went out.
We never finished the movie
We went shopping because she needed a new outfit.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
Because she needed a new outfit.
What's the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
I wanted to go to the movie, but my friend preferred to stay at home.
Is this a complex sentence?
No
She wanted iced coffee even though she was already late for school.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
She wanted iced coffee
He spent all weekend watching TV because he loves it.
Does this sentence need a comma?
NO
This sentence does not need a comma because the independent clause comes first in the sentence.
When she told him the big surprise, he was elated.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
He was elated
Who is the female singer of the Fugees that sang "Killing Me Softly" in 1996?
Lauren Hill
When Beau chased the rabbit, he got stuck under the fence.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
When Beau chased the rabbit
Because they practiced hard, they won the game.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
they won the game
Although Cece the cat likes to play outside, she loves laying on the couch even more.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
she loves laying on the couch even more.
Although she loves iced coffee, she also loves Dr. Pepper.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in this sentence?
Although she loves iced coffee
Who stole the Mona Lisa?
Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian glazier who had previously worked at the museum.