Question

Which are examples of complex sentences? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

The examples of complex sentences are the following ones:

2)Before you eat the sandwich, please cut in half

4) When we are ready to leave, we will send you a text message

5)If she starts to get warm, Janna will turn on the air conditioner

A complex sentence is a sentence which has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Dependent clauses cannot stand on their own since they do not represent a complete thought.  This is why the following sentences are not grammatically correct.

*Before you eat the sandwich,

*When we are ready to leave,

*If she starts to get warm,

Answer 2

the answers are

2) Before you eat the sandwich, please cut it in half.

4) When we are ready to leave, we will send you a text message.

5) If she starts to get warm, Janna will turn on the air conditioner.