Beyond the simple sentence (subordination)
- 1. Beyond the Simple Sentence: SubordinationCarla M. JeffersonED 095Sandhills Community College
- 2. Let’s ReviewA clause has a subject and a verb.An independent clause is a simple sentence; it is a group of words, with a subject and verb, that makes sense by itself.
- 3. The Dependent ClauseHas a subject and a verb, but does not make sense by itself.It cannot stand alone – it depends on the rest of the sentence to give it meaning.
- 4. Option 4: Using a Dependent Clause to Begin a SentenceCombine simple sentences by changing one independent clause into a dependent clause and placing it at the beginning of a new sentence.Ex: I was late for work. My car had a flat tire.Because my car had a flat tire, I was late for work.
- 5. Option 5:Using a Dependent Clause to End a SentenceCombine simple sentences by changing one independent clause into a dependent clause and placing it at the end of a new sentence.Ex: I was late for work because my car had a flat tire.
- 6. Using Subordinating ConjunctionsChanging an independent clause to a dependent one is called subordinating.You add a subordinating conjunction to an independent clause – making it a dependent clause.Look at the info box on page 413 for examples of subordinating conjunctions.
- 7. Punctuating Complex SentencesA sentence that has one independent clause and one (or more) dependent clause(s) is called a complex sentence.What’s the rule?Dependent clause first = comma needed after clause.Independent clause first = no comma needed.
- 8. Let’s Practice!Exercise 1 – #’s 1, 3, & 5Until I can afford a new car, I have to keep paying for repairs on my old one.After my parents stopped arguing about my bad behavior, I feel into a restless and troubled sleep.5. Kristen never buys much when she and I spend time at the mall on the weekends.
- 9. Let’s PracticeExercise 2- #’s 6, 8, & 10Since we had missed the first part of the movie, we couldn’t understand the plot.I will own my own house even if I have to work and save for ten or twenty years.10. As the forest fire moved closer to the houses, the residents prepared for evacuation.
- 10. Independent PracticeExercises 7 and 8Directions:Check your email for the assignment link.Click on the link.Sign into Google Documents using your Sandhills’ email account information (if needed).Click on File>Download as>WordWhen the box pops up, click open“Save As” adding your name in parentheses (Cjefferson)Edit the assignment. Print and provide to me.