Complex Sentences Practice

Part 1. Sentence Practice

Make a complex sentence by adding your details.

 For example: Because ________________ , my dog needs a bath.

• Because it played in the mud, my dog needs a bath.
After ________________ , my family usually goes for a walk along the river.

• After washing the dishes, my family usually goes for a walk along the river.

Questions:

  1. After_______ , Gerry’s knee started to hurt.

  2. Until_______ , the baby cried non-stop.

  3. If_________, they become more peaceful.

  4. Although______, many of them don’t like reading.

  5. Even though ________, I failed the English exam

  6. When _______ , people buy less.

  7. While _________, mom and the kids watched TV.

  8. Because  ________, going to the supermarket on Saturday morning is not a good idea.

  9. Since.  _______, millions of people have purchased smart phones.

  10. Before. _______ , please go to the bakery and buy some bread.



Part 2. More Sentence Practice

Read the two sentences. Join them into one complex sentence.

For example:
The party ended. We went to the beach to watch the sunset.

• After the party ended, we went to the beach to watch the sunset. Questions:

  1. Janet is going to Cuba. There are beautiful beaches and old cars in Cuba.

  2. Jack chopped the vegetables. David barbecued the chicken.

  3. The baseball fans started to throw cans at the players. I called the police.

  4. We got to the movie theater 30 minutes before the film started. The best seats were already taken.

  5. I wake up in the morning. I make a pot of coffee.