2. » Have at least one independent clause and
one dependent clause and use a variety of
connectors
» Adverb clauses often begin with words
such as after, because, since, when,
although, and if.
3. » The tire on my car went flat because I ran over
some glass.
» The tire on my car went flat because I ran over
some glass.
» After my tire went flat, I had to buy a new tire.
» After my tire went flat, I had to buy a new tire.
» Notice the punctuation.
4. » The professor explained what he meant.
» I don’t know why you broke the window.
5. » I want to meet the woman who lives next door
to my uncle.
» The dress that you bought for me
yesterday is beautiful.
6. Review:
1. Complex sentences are made
up of one independent clause
and at least one dependent
clause.
2. Dependent clauses may be
adverb, noun, or adjective
clauses.
