Name: ________________________
Date: ____________
Creating Complex Sentences Worksheet
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent
clause. An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand on its
own. A dependent clause is not a complete sentence for it cannot stand on
its own.
Dependent clauses start with subordinating conjunctions such as: after, so,
because, since, although, even though, before, unless, whenever etc…
Directions: Write an independent clause to complete each complex sentence. Use
the connecting words.
Example A: Wherever you go,____________________________.
Answer: Wherever you go, you will have friends.
1. Since I’m hungry, __________________________________________________.
2. Although I’m late, _________________________________________________.
3. Before the game, _________________________________________________.
4. Since we were early, ___ ___________________________________________.
5. Because she is rich, ________________________________________________.
Directions: Write a dependent clause to complete each complex sentence. Use
the connecting words (so, after, when, because, or since).
Example A: ____________________________, he still was friends with him.
Answer: After twenty years, he still was friends with him.
6. _______________________________, we will have to go home.
7. _______________________________, we will have to wait in line.
8. _______________________________, the children are now hungry.
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Answers:
1. Since I’m hungry, I will get something to eat.
2. Although I’m late, I will still try my best.
3. Before the game, I went to pick up my brother.
4. Since we were early, we practiced at the park.
5. Because she is rich, she bought me an ice cream cone.
6. After midnight, we will have to go home.
7. Because we’re late, we will have to wait in line.
8. Because of the irresponsibility, the children are now hungry.
9. After the tornado, there was little left standing.
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