Complex

Sentences
English 3

The Country Mouse got

surprised at what he saw
on the table
.

The Country
Mouse went to
the city.

The Country Mouse saw and

ate a lot of foods served on
the table.

The Country Mouse

together with the City
Mouse were chased by
a big cat.

What are the results

or the effects of the
Country Mouse visit
to the city?

1. The Country Mouse decided to

visit the city because he was too
curious about what the city looks
like.
2.The City Mouse and the Country
Mouse ran to the corner of the
house so they can hide from the cat.
3. So that Country Mouse can have
peace of mind, he decided to go
back to the farm.

Clue word to tell

the effect:
because, so, so
that

Remember:
A cause is why something happens. To
find a cause, look for a reason why
something happened.
An effect is what happens because of the
cause. To find an effect, look for the result
of the cause.
A cause always happens first. Then it is
followed by the effect.
Clue words such as because, so, and so
that are often used to help you understand
the cause and effect

Many people move to the city because

they can find a better job.

How many ideas does the sentence

give?
Which tells the first idea?
Which tells the second idea?
Which idea can stand alone?
Which idea cannot stand alone?
What word helps to connect the two
ideas?

When people move to the city, the

place becomes crowded.
How many ideas does the sentence give?
Which tells the first idea?
Which tells the second idea?
Which idea can stand alone?
Which idea cannot stand alone?
What word helps to connect the two ideas?

These sentences are complex

sentences. We combine two simple
sentences using conjunctions to
form a complex sentence.
A complex sentence is made up of
two parts, an independent clause
and a dependent clause joined by
linking words or conjunction.

Words like because, when,

after, though, as soon as and
so that are examples of
conjunctions that can be used
in a complex sentence. These
conjunctions make one part of
the sentence subordinate to
the other part.

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With a partner, answer

the guide questions to be
able to form a complex
sentence.
The first one is done for
you.

Who? My pet dog

Is doing what? My pet dog is playing
Where?
My pet dog is playing in the park
With whom?
My pet dog is playing in the park with my brother
Why?
My pet dog is playing in the park with my brother
because its Saturday.
Final Sentence:
My pet dog is playing in the park with my brother
because its Saturday.

Copy the table and complete it together with

a partner.

Who? My brother
Is doing what?
My brother is
Where?
With who?
Why?
Final sentence: