Complex Sentences

Complex Sentences
Rules:
1.Combine simple sentences with a subordinating conjunction.
2.When a conjunction is in front of sentence, use comma to separate the two sentences.
3.No comma is needed when the conjunction separates two sentences.

Subordinating Conjunctions
after
because
since
when
while
as
although
before
unless
whenever
if
until

Directions: Join each pair of simple sentences to form ONE complex sentence. Use the subordinating conjunction in parentheses.

EX. I spotted the snake. It slid away. (before, because)
I spotted the snake before it slid away
OR
After I spotted the snake, it slid away.