Complex Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'if', 'although', 'because', and 'when'.

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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'Until it was sunrise Philippe waited on the roof.'?

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After 'sunrise'.

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Is this punctuation correct: 'The Twin Towers in New York were: tall, imposing and high.'?

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Correct.

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What is the main clause in the sentence: 'Philippe, a brave French performer, had dreams of walking between the towers.'?

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Philippe had dreams of walking between the towers.

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Is this complex sentence correct: 'If the police had known about this event they would have not allowed it to happen.'?

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Incorrect.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the independent clause from the dependent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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What is an example of a complex sentence?

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.