English 9Mr. Rinka - Lesson #22

Complex Sentences Romeo and Juliet

Summary Acts III, IV & V

Complex Sentences

A Complex Sentence has both an Independent Clause and a Subordinate Clause.

My sister stayed home because she was sick.

My sister stayed home = independent clause

because she was sick = subordinate clause

Independent Clause

An Independent Clause is a group of words that contain a subject, a verb, and a complete thought (simple sentence).

The kids were walking home from school.

My family will travel to my grandmother’s house.

Subordinate Clause

A Subordinate Clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb, but it does not contain a complete thought.

Since school started, we have been studying hard.

We won the game because we practiced all week.

Joe, who is my cousin, is going on a trip to Canada.

Subordinate Clause

There are three types of subordinate clauses:

Adjective ClauseAdverb ClauseNoun Clause

Adjective Clause

An Adjective Clause begins with a relative pronoun and describes (modifies) a noun or a pronoun.

The car that is parked across the road is mine.

The car is mine = Independent Clausethat is parked across the road = Adjective

Clause

Adjective Clause

The car that is parked across the road is mine.

The car is mine = Independent Clausecar = subject of Independent Clauseis = verb of Independent Clause

that is parked across the road = Adjective Clausethat = subject (relative pronoun) of Adjective

Clauseis parked = verb phrase of Adjective Clause

Adjective Clause

There are 5 relative pronouns that can introduce an Adjective Clause:

who whom whose which that

The man who wrote this book is visiting us today.

Adjective Clause

who whom whose which that

The person whom you saw is my mother.The student whose book this is has left.The gift which I bought is for your birthday.A movie that I really like is Avatar.

Find the Adjective Clauses

The dog that was barking so loudly is mine.

The girl whom you are looking for is over there.

The house which they wanted to buy has sold.

The player who scored the goal is a star player.

Find the Adjective Clauses

The dog that was barking so loudly is mine.

The girl whom you are looking for is over there.

The house which they wanted to buy has sold.

The player who scored the goal is a star player.

Adverb Clause

An Adverb Clause begins with a subordinating conjunction and describes (modifies) a verb, an adjective or an adverb.

As I worked during the day, I became tired.

I became tired = Independent ClauseAs I worked during the day = Adverb Clause

Adverb ClauseAs I worked during the day, I became

tired.

I became tired = Independent ClauseI = Subject if the Independent Clausebecame = verb of the Independent Clause

As I worked during the day = Adverb ClauseAs = subordinating ConjunctionI = subject of the Adverb Clauseworked = verb of the Adverb Clause

Adverb Clause

Adverb Clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.

after although as as if as long as as though

because before even though if in order that

once since so that than unless until when

whenever where wherever whether while

Adverb Clause

I’ll feed the dog after I finish my homework.

Although I enjoy summer, I do not like hot weather.

I have grown two inches since you last saw me.

We will go on a picnic tomorrow unless it rains.

Adverb Clause

I’ll feed the dog after I finish my homework.

Although I enjoy summer, I do not like hot weather.

I have grown two inches since you last saw me.

We will go on a picnic tomorrow unless it rains.

Find the Adverb Clauses

Marie helped clean up the kitchen before she left.

If you decide to go with us, I will see you tomorrow.

Jim will never forget once he learns to speak English.

Although it is raining, I still want to go outside.

Find the Adverb Clauses

Marie helped clean up the kitchen before she left.

If you decide to go with us, I will see you tomorrow.

Jim will never forget once he learns to speak English.

Although it is raining, I still want to go outside.

Noun Clause

A Noun Clause is a subordinate clause used as a noun in a sentence.

A Noun Clause can function as a subject, predicate nominative, direct object, indirect object or object of a preposition.

Noun Clause

Noun Clauses usually begin with:

that what whatever when where whether

who whoever whom whomever whose why

Why I missed that question is a mystery.

Did you find what you were looking for?

Noun Clause

What you did was just terrific.

What you did = subject of the sentence.

The loser will be whoever scores the least points.

whoever scores the least points = predicate nominative

Did you find out what the noise was all about.what the noise was all about = direct object

Noun Clause

You should show whoever asks the correct answer.

whoever asks = indirect object

That road leads to wherever it takes you. wherever it takes you = object of a

preposition

Find the Noun Clauses

I will order whatever my friend is eating.

What you said was really good advice.

Steve told whomever he saw his favorite joke.

Whether you study or not is your choice alone.

Find the Noun Clauses

I will order whatever my friend is eating.direct object

What you said was really good advice.subject

Steve told whomever he saw his favorite joke.indirect object

Whether you study or not is your choice alone.subject

Find the Subordinate Clauses

Since school ended for the summer, I have been busy.

I read a book that my teacher recommended.

That practice makes perfect is a proven philosophy.

The store which sells party supplies is closed today.

Find the Subordinate Clauses

Since school ended for the summer, I have been busy.

Adverb Clause

I read a book that my teacher recommended.Adjective Clause

That practice makes perfect is a proven philosophy.Noun Clause (subject)

The store which sells party supplies is closed today.Adjective Clause

Find the Subordinate Clauses

Dad ate breakfast before he left for work.

The students wondered why the teacher was absent.

Because we slept late, we missed the train yesterday.

The people who arrived early got good seats.

Find the Subordinate Clauses

Dad ate breakfast before he left for work.Adverb Clause

The students wondered why the teacher was absent.

Noun Clause (direct object)

Because we slept late, we missed the train yesterday.

Adverb Clause

The people who arrived early got good seats.Adjective Clause

Diagramming Complex Sentence with Adjective

Clause

Diagramming Complex Sentence with Adverb Clause

Diagramming Complex Sentence with Noun Clause

Identify the Type of SentenceSimple, Compound or Complex

Workmen were fixing the holes in the street.

My mother and father went to visit my grandmother.

The students sat quietly while the teacher taught the lesson.

Identify the Type of SentenceSimple, Compound or Complex

Workmen were fixing the holes in the street.Simple

My mother and father went to visit my grandmother.Simple

The students sat quietly while the teacher taught the lesson.

Complex

Identify the Type of SentenceSimple, Compound or Complex

What happens tomorrow is a mystery to everyone.

My family will take a vacation in July and go to the beach.

The doctor examined the patient, and he suggested the patient go on a diet.

Identify the Type of SentenceSimple, Compound or ComplexWhat happens tomorrow is a mystery to

everyone.Complex

My family will take a vacation in July and go to the beach.

Simple

The doctor examined the patient, and he suggested the patient go on a diet.

Compound

Identify the Type of SentenceSimple, Compound or Complex

Because I did not save my money, I could not afford to buy a new bicycle.

Dark clouds gathered, but they did not produce rain.

We did whatever we could to make our presentation a success.

Identify the Type of SentenceSimple, Compound or ComplexBecause I did not save my money, I could not afford to buy a new bicycle.Complex

Dark clouds gathered, but they did not produce rain.Compound

We did whatever we could to make our presentation a success.Complex

Identifying Various Sentence Structures

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Romeo and Juliet Summary

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Act III Scene 1

In the streets of Verona, Romeo has returned after the wedding and runs into Tybalt.

He tries to calm Tybalt down, but Mercutio picks a fight with Tybalt.

Tybalt kills Mercutio in a sword fight.

Tybalt Challenges Romeo

Mercutio Challenges Tybalt

Romeo Fights Tybalt

Act III Scene 1

Out of revenge, Romeo kills Tyablt.

The Prince arrives and banishes Romeo to Mantua never to return to Verona.

Act III Scene 2

The nurse explains to Juliet that Romeo has killed Tybalt.

Juliet is distraught, and her family thinks she mourns for Tybalt.

Juliet really mourns for her husband, Romeo.

Act III Scene 2

The nurse goes to make arrangements for Romeo to visit that night.

Act III Scene 3

Romeo hides in the Friar’s cell.

The Friar tells Romeo he is to be banished.

The nurse arrives at the Friar’s cell and tells Romeo that Juliet loves him and wants to see him after dark.

Friar Lawrence Comforts Romeo

Act III Scene 3

Friar Lawrence tells Romeo to go to Juliet.

The Friar says he will send a message to Romeo in Mantua when he can return to Verona.

Act III Scene 4

Capulet tells Paris that Juliet is too depressed to talk at the moment. He thinks she mourns Tybalt.

Capulet then decides that the wedding with Paris should take place in three days.

Act III Scene 5

Romeo spends the night with Juliet.

He leaves for Mantua early in the morning.

Lady Capulet believes that Juliet is upset over Tybalt’s death and threatens to poison Romeo.

Act III Scene 5

Juliet learns she is to marry Paris on Thursday, two days away.

Juliet refuses, and her father loses his temper and demands that she must.

Even the nurse feels Juliet should now marry Paris.

Act III Scene 5

Juliet understands that she has no one on her side.

She decides to visit Friar Lawrence for help.

Identifying Various Sentence Structures

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