Question

a complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
example: people who study earthquakes are called seismologists.
subordinate clause
a. put brackets around the subordinate clause, and underline the independent clause in each complex sentence below. the first one is done for you.

1. the shadows that had fallen between the trees were a deep purple.
2. the soldiers waded across the stream where the water was shallow.
3. they waited for me until the last bus came.
4. the fans of that team were sad when the team lost the game.
5. when marco was here, he was charmed by the beauty of the hills.
6. sophia will call you when she is ready.
7. some spiders that are found in sumatra have legs forty centimetres long.
8. those who are going will arrive on - time.
9. do not throw the ball after you hit the ball.
10. tell us about the trip that you made a year ago.

b. add a subordinate clause that begins with the word in parentheses to make a complex sentence.

1. i try not to drive (where)
2. the electric light is an important invention (that)
3. the telephone stopped ringing (before)
4. she is the engineer (who)
5. this is the book (that)

Explanation:

1. A:

• For each sentence, identify the subordinate clause (a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on the independent clause) and the independent clause (a complete - thought clause). Then follow the formatting instructions.
• For example, in "The shadows (that had fallen between the trees) were a deep purple", "that had fallen between the trees" is the subordinate clause and "The shadows were a deep purple" is the independent clause.
• 1. (that had fallen between the trees) The shadows were a deep purple.
• 2. (that waded across the stream where the water was shallow) The soldiers were wet
• 3. (until the last bus came) They waited for me
• 4. (that their team had lost the game) The fans of that team were sad
• 5. (when he was here) When Marco was here, he was charmed by the beauty of the hills
• 6. (for you when she is ready) Sophia will call for you
• 7. (that are found in Sumatra) Some spiders that are found in Sumatra have legs forty centimetres long
• 8. (who are going) Those who are going will arrive on - time
• 9. (that hit the ball) Do not throw the bat after you hit the ball
• 10. (that you made a year ago) Tell us about the trip

1. B:

• Add a subordinate clause starting with the given word to make a complex sentence.
• 1. I try not to drive (where the traffic is heavy).
• 2. The electric light is an important invention (that has changed our lives).
• 3. The telephone stopped ringing (before I could answer it).
• 4. She is the engineer (who designed this building).
• 5. This is the book (that I was looking for).

Answer:

1. A:

• 1. (that had fallen between the trees) The shadows were a deep purple.
• 2. (that waded across the stream where the water was shallow) The soldiers were wet
• 3. (until the last bus came) They waited for me
• 4. (that their team had lost the game) The fans of that team were sad
• 5. (when he was here) When Marco was here, he was charmed by the beauty of the hills
• 6. (for you when she is ready) Sophia will call for you
• 7. (that are found in Sumatra) Some spiders that are found in Sumatra have legs forty centimetres long
• 8. (who are going) Those who are going will arrive on - time
• 9. (that hit the ball) Do not throw the bat after you hit the ball
• 10. (that you made a year ago) Tell us about the trip

1. B:

• 1. I try not to drive (where the traffic is heavy).
• 2. The electric light is an important invention (that has changed our lives).
• 3. The telephone stopped ringing (before I could answer it).
• 4. She is the engineer (who designed this building).
• 5. This is the book (that I was looking for).