bfreoe, whn, oc f, ee f, wh eeatvr, weee uig, utl, uls


Two clauses joined with a subordinating conjunction (as, b e


e ue, alhuh, sn ne, i vn i


cas


hnvr, drn whteehr, whl whc


ih, wh o)


Subject + verb + because + subject + verb.


Because + subject + verb, subject + verb.


Comma use in complex sentences can be confusing, so here are examples of the rule:


When the dependent sentence comes first, use a comma.


Do not use a comma when the dependent sentence comes last.


Two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses:


Subject + Verb + S. Conjunction + Subject + Verb, C. Conjunction + Subject + Verb.


S. Conjunction + Subject + Verb, Subject + Verb, C. Conjunction + Subject + Verb.


ie, as i vn tog h


ni nes, weee f, ee huh, t at,


The Complex Sentence Examples:


tog i ce, hrvr,


Because David missed the bus, he was late.


David was late because he missed the bus. Even though I prefer steak, I like pizza. I like pizza even though I prefer steak.


Strategies for Argument:


Although most would agree with _______, it does not mean ________.


Opponents disagree with this argument because _______.


If this solution seems too expensive and time-consuming, then consider ________.


While some support ________, I support _________.


The Compound Complex Sentence Examples:


Because David missed the bus, he was late for class, so he failed the exam.


Even though I would prefer steak, I will eat pizza, but I want to try that new place.


Strategies for Argument:


Research shows that most people favor _________, but this does not make _________ right or true.


As some critics have claimed, _________ does not hold true, and they are right.


Because _________, I support _________, and here is why: ________, ________, and ________.


Note: The comma usage rules for both compound and complex sentences apply.


This issue divides our community, yet some people still argue ________ because __________.


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