Write two examples of complex sentences, the first having the dependent clause appearring at the start, and the second with the independent clause appearing first. Write the sentences so they talk about having tacos for lunch.
Since I was hungry for Mexican food, I had tacos for lunch.
I had tacos for lunch which satisfied my craving for Mexican food.
Thanks Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Chris.
Example 1 (dependent clause first): Before having tacos for lunch, I need to finish my work.
To create a complex sentence with the dependent clause appearing at the start and talking about having tacos for lunch, follow these steps:
1. Start with the dependent clause: "Before having tacos for lunch".
2. Introduce the independent clause: "I need to finish my work".
3. Connect the dependent clause and the independent clause with a comma.
Example 2 (independent clause first): I am having tacos for lunch because they are my favorite.
To create a complex sentence with the independent clause appearing first and talking about having tacos for lunch, follow these steps:
1. Begin with the independent clause: "I am having tacos for lunch".
2. Connect the dependent clause to explain the reason: "because they are my favorite".
Remember, complex sentences are formed by combining an independent clause (a complete sentence that can stand alone) with one or more dependent clauses (incomplete sentences that cannot stand alone).