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 a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the structure: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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This is a complex sentence because it has an independent clause ('we went for a walk') and a dependent clause ('Although it was raining').

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Identify the structure: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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This is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause adds additional information to the sentence but cannot stand alone.

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Identify the dependent clause: 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.'

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The dependent clause is 'If you study hard'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Identify the structure: 'She likes to read, and he likes to write.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses ('She likes to read' and 'he likes to write').