Worksheet on Complex Sentences
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet covering complex sentences focusing on distinguishing main and subordinate clauses, designed for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Complex Sentences
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Complex Sentences
Despite the rain pouring heavily outside, Sarah decided to go for her morning run because she wanted to maintain her fitness routine. The park, which she often visited, was surprisingly empty at this early hour. She enjoyed the quiet, which allowed her to focus on her breathing and think about her upcoming exams.
1.
Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'Despite the rain pouring heavily outside, Sarah decided to go for her morning run because she wanted to maintain her fitness routine.'
[2 marks]2.
What is the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'She enjoyed the quiet, which allowed her to focus on her breathing and think about her upcoming exams'?
[2 marks]3.
Choose the option that correctly combines the sentences into a complex sentence: 'It was raining heavily. Sarah decided to go for her run.'
Aa) It was raining heavily, so Sarah decided to go for her run.
Bb) Although it was raining heavily, Sarah decided to go for her run.
Cc) Sarah decided to go for her run because it was raining heavily.
Dd) Despite the rain, Sarah decided to go for her run.
4.
Explain why the sentence: 'The park was surprisingly empty at this early hour because she arrived early,' is a complex sentence.
[3 marks]5.
Construct a complex sentence using the ideas: 'He studied hard.' and 'He wanted to pass the exam.'
6.
Analyze the use of subordinate clauses in the passage and explain how they contribute to the overall meaning.
7.
Identify the subordinating conjunctions used in the passage.
[2 marks]8.
Write a creative paragraph that begins with: 'Although the sky was cloudy, ...' and includes at least two complex sentences.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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