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Read each complex sentence below. Underline the independent clause, and circle the
dependent clause.
My uncle likes cats although he’s allergic to them.
Wherever you go, I will follow.
You won’t do well on the test if you don’t study.
She started crying after she scraped her knee.
Because it is a national holiday, school is cancelled.
Link the two sentences to form a complex sentence with the subordinating conjunction in
bold. The first one is done as an example. Remember to use a comma if you put the
dependent clause at the beginning of the sentence!
It rained all day yesterday. We had fun at the party. Though
Though it rained all day yesterday, we had fun at the party.
She went to the mall. She didn’t buy a prom dress. although
My little brother throws a tantrum. He doesn’t get his way. whenever
I cleaned the kitchen. Felicia cleaned the bathroom. while
I was so happy. I got an A in biology. because
He went to the Dancing Pandas concert. He can’t stop singing
Dancing Pandas songs. since
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My team wins the game. I will jump for joy. if
Jackie won’t give a speech. She is allowed to use visual aids. unless
She fed the cat. She went to bed. before
I used the printer. The printer broke. after
Grandpa works in his garden. The weather is bad. even if
