Complex Sentences from Everyday Life
The independent clause in each of the following sentences is underlined:
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.
She returned the computer after she noticed it was damaged.
When the cost goes up, customers buy less clothing.
As she was bright and ambitious, she became manager in no time.
Wherever you go, you can always find beauty.
The movie, though very long, was still very enjoyable.
Evergreen trees are a symbol of fertility because they do not die in the winter.
The actor was happy he got a part in a movie although the part was a small one.
The museum was very interesting as I expected.
Because he is rich, people make allowance for his idiosyncrasies.
The professional, who had been thoroughly trained, was at a loss to explain.
When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.
After the tornado hit the town, there was little left standing.
I have to save this coupon because I don’t have time to shop right now.
Let’s go back to the restaurant where we had our first date.
Although my cousin invited me, I chose not to go to the reunion.
As genes change over time, evolution progresses.
I really didn’t like the play although the acting was very good.
Everyone laughed when he got a cream pie smashed in his face.
After twenty years, he still had feelings for her.
Some people tell me that money can’t buy happiness.
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