Understanding Complex Sentences

What is a complex sentence composed of?

• One independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses

• Multiple independent clauses

• One subordinate clause only

• Two independent clauses

In the sentence 'When they had finished their work, they complemented each other on the results,' which part is the subordinate clause?

• They complemented each other on the results

• When they had finished their work

• The entire sentence is a subordinate clause

• There is no subordinate clause

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Otis Evans, who served on the United States Supreme Court for 24 years, retired in 1991.'

• The entire sentence is an independent clause

• There is no independent clause

• Who served on the United States Supreme Court for 24 years

• Otis Evans retired in 1991

Which of the following is a subordinate clause?

• The beach was crowded

• We enjoyed the sun

• While we were in Hawaii

• We went to the beach

What should you do after watching the video to test your understanding?

• Watch another video

• Take the types of sentences quiz

• Read a book on grammar

• Write your own complex sentences