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Clauses can be independent (complete) or dependent (incomplete).
If you add an AAAWWUBBIS word to the beginning of a independent clause, it becomes dependent.
Ricky broke both legs = independent clause
When Ricky broke both legs = dependent clause
Look over the mentor sentences with your group...what rule can you come up with that applies to writing front branching sentences that contain AAAWWUBBIS? Write the rule and one more sentence below your mentor sentences.
Mentor Sentences: 1. After the game, I went home. 2. Since it's raining, the concert was canceled. 3. Although it's cold, Vanessa did not wear a jacket.
Ricky broke both legs = independent clause
When Ricky broke both legs = dependent clause
Look over the mentor sentences with your group...what rule can you come up with that applies to writing front branching sentences that contain AAAWWUBBIS? Write the rule and one more sentence below your mentor sentences.
Mentor Sentences:
1. After the game, I went home.
2. Since it's raining, the concert was canceled.
3. Although it's cold, Vanessa did not wear a jacket.