Monday 18th January 2021

LC: To write complex sentences where the subordinating clause appears first. 

Asim and Chandra completed their homework before they went out for some exercise. 

         main clause    subordinating conjunction + subordinating clause   full stop

 Before they went out for some exercise, Asim and Chandra completed their homework. 

    subordinating conjunction + subordinating clause   comma  main clause   full stop  

Here are some subordinating conjunctions that can be used to help you make complex sentences: 

although   before     as        if         so that      when     unless

      after      because    while     once      since        until         

Tips for writing complex sentences where the subordinating clause appears first. 

1. Write your main idea (the main clause) first.

2. Select an appropriate subordinating conjunction that could be used to

   extend your main idea. 

4. Now you have a complex sentence, move your subordinating

   clause with the subordinating conjunction to the start of the sentence.  
  The main clause should be at the end.  

5. Add the comma between the subordinating clause and main clause.

   Make sure your sentence has a capital letter and full stop. 

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