182 English Grammar Demystifi ed
[Dependent Clause] (Comma) [Independent Clause]↓↓↓Although other activities will be included, losing weight and building
strength are the clear goals of our new health and fi tness program.The end of the sentence now contains and emphasizes the important idea.
Written Practice 8-5
Create complex sentences by combining each of the following sets of dependent
and independent clauses, using commas where necessary. Decide which clause is
more important, and place it at the end of the sentence.
- Because of my excellent advice
Marla and Darren had a great trip. - We read the book and saw the movie
Although many people advised against it - When you arrive
We'll have dinner - If Daria arrives on time
We'll have time to get to the late movie - The traffi c began to fl ow
After we passed the construction site.