complex
- Definition: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
- Examples:
- “She reads books because she loves to learn.”
- “They went to the park after they finished their homework.”
- Characteristics:
- Contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
- The dependent clause begins with subordinating conjunctions such as because, although, if, since, when, where, while.
- Exercises:
- Identify the independent and dependent clauses in these complex sentences:
- “Although it was raining, they decided to go out.”
- “She stayed at home because she was tired.”
- “I will call you when I arrive.”
- Write complex sentences of your own.