Activity 7 .2
Look at the following complex sentences taken from sample essays. Underline the
independent clause and the dependent clause, and highlight the conjunction.
- There are both positive and negative changes; however, the majority of these
changes have negatively affected the way people communicate today.
Answer
There are both positive and negative changes; , the majority of these changes have negatively affected the way people communicate today.
- Because we do not yet know the long-term effects of mobile phone use, the use of
phones should be limited.
Answer
we do not yet know the Long-term effects of mobile phone use, the use of phones should be limited.
- Childhood obesity is a problem that is difficult to solve because it affects both
children and their parents.
Answer
Childhood obesity is a problem is difficult to solve it affects both children and their parents. (Note: two dependent clauses)
- Even though some languages are already dead, young people should be forced to
Learn some Less common languages to keep them alive.
Answer
some languages are already dead, young people should be forced to learn some less common languages to keep them alive.
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