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A '''complex sentence''' is a sentence with an [[independent clause]] and at least one [[dependent clause]] (subordinating clause). The dependent clause is introduced by either a [[subordinate conjunction]] such as ''although'', or ''because'' or a [[relative pronoun]] such as ''who'' or ''which''. |
A '''complex sentence''' is a sentence with an [[independent clause]] and at least one [[dependent clause]] (subordinating clause). The dependent clause is introduced by either a [[subordinate conjunction]] such as ''although'', or ''because'' or a [[relative pronoun]] such as ''who'' or ''which''. |
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use: ''I was sad'' and ''I was mad at you'' combining to form the main clause ''I was sad and mad at you'' independent clause.(This is a crap example |
use: ''I was sad'' and ''I was mad at you'' combining to form the main clause ''I was sad and mad at you'' independent clause''.(This is a crap example and can be ambiguously but reasonably be interpreted as a compound sentence; a better one is, ) ''I was hungry so I ate.'' (This example shows a clear dependency)'' |
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**Independent clause: ''Some voters want special consideration'' |
**Independent clause: ''Some voters want special consideration'' |
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**Dependent clause: ''that accounts for their handicaps'' (modifies the noun in the independent clause) |
**Dependent clause: ''that accounts for their handicaps'' (modifies the noun in the independent clause) |
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Revision as of 15:24, 21 February 2009
A complex sentence is a sentence with an independent clause and at least one dependent clause (subordinating clause). The dependent clause is introduced by either a subordinate conjunction such as although, or because or a relative pronoun such as who or which.
use: I was sad and I was mad at you combining to form the main clause I was sad and mad at you independent clause.(This is a crap example and can be ambiguously but reasonably be interpreted as a compound sentence; a better one is, ) I was hungry so I ate. (This example shows a clear dependency)
- Independent clause: Some voters want special consideration
- Dependent clause: that accounts for their handicaps (modifies the noun in the independent clause)