Complex Sentences: Definition and Structure
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Which of the following is NOT a type of subordinate clause?

  • Adjective clause
  • Nominal clause
  • Adverbial clause
  • Demonstrative clause (correct)
  • What is the function of the subordinate clause in the sentence 'I went to the store because I needed milk'?

  • It acts as a subject
  • It provides additional information
  • It modifies the main clause (correct)
  • It expresses a complete thought
  • Which of the following subordinating conjunctions is used to express a contrasting relationship?

  • When
  • Although (correct)
  • If
  • Because
  • What is the difference between a defining and non-defining relative clause?

    <p>Defining clauses define the noun, while non-defining clauses provide additional information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?

    <p>I went to the store because I needed milk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the dependent clause in a complex sentence?

    <p>It does not express a complete thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a nominal clause?

    <p>What she said was true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

    <p>To introduce a dependent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of an independent clause?

    <p>It expresses a complete thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a complex sentence and a simple sentence?

    <p>A complex sentence has one or more dependent clauses, while a simple sentence has only one independent clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Complex Sentences

    Definition and Structure

    • A complex sentence is an independent clause (main clause) with one or more dependent clauses (subordinate clauses).
    • The main clause has a subject and a predicate, while the subordinate clause does not express a complete thought.
    • The subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction (e.g. because, although, if, unless, etc.).

    Subordinating Conjunctions

    • Causal relationships:
      • Because
      • Since
      • As
      • For
    • Contrasting relationships:
      • Although
      • Though
      • Even though
      • In spite of
    • Conditional relationships:
      • If
      • Unless
      • Provided that
      • On condition that
    • Temporal relationships:
      • When
      • While
      • After
      • Before
    • Concessive relationships:
      • Although
      • Even though
      • While
      • Though

    Types of Subordinate Clauses

    • Adverbial clauses:
      • Modifying the main clause (e.g. I went to the store because I needed milk.)
      • Providing additional information (e.g. I went to the store, where I saw my friend.)
    • Relative clauses:
      • Defining clauses (e.g. The book, which is on the table, is mine.)
      • Non-defining clauses (e.g. The book, which I read last week, is mine.)
    • Nominal clauses:
      • Acting as a subject (e.g. What she said was true.)
      • Acting as a complement (e.g. The fact is that she was wrong.)

    Clauses in Complex Sentences

    • Independent clause:
      • Has a subject and a predicate
      • Can stand alone as a complete sentence
    • Dependent clause:
      • Does not have a complete thought
      • Begins with a subordinating conjunction
      • Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

    Examples of Complex Sentences

    • I went to the store because I needed milk.
    • Although it was raining, I still went to the park.
    • If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
    • The book, which is on the table, is mine.
    • What she said was true.

    Complex Sentences

    Definition and Structure

    • A complex sentence consists of an independent clause (main clause) and one or more dependent clauses (subordinate clauses).
    • The main clause has a subject and a predicate, while the subordinate clause does not express a complete thought.
    • Subordinate clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction.

    Subordinating Conjunctions

    • Causal relationships: because, since, as, for
    • Contrasting relationships: although, though, even though, in spite of
    • Conditional relationships: if, unless, provided that, on condition that
    • Temporal relationships: when, while, after, before
    • Concessive relationships: although, even though, while, though

    Types of Subordinate Clauses

    Adverbial Clauses

    • Modify the main clause
    • Provide additional information

    Relative Clauses

    • Defining clauses: provide essential information
    • Non-defining clauses: provide additional information

    Nominal Clauses

    • Act as a subject
    • Act as a complement

    Clauses in Complex Sentences

    Independent Clause

    • Has a subject and a predicate
    • Can stand alone as a complete sentence

    Dependent Clause

    • Does not have a complete thought
    • Begins with a subordinating conjunction
    • Cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

    Examples of Complex Sentences

    • I went to the store because I needed milk (adverbial clause)
    • Although it was raining, I still went to the park (contrasting relationship)
    • If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam (conditional relationship)
    • The book, which is on the table, is mine (relative clause)
    • What she said was true (nominal clause)

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    Learn about complex sentences, their structure, and how they are formed with main and subordinate clauses. Discover the different types of subordinating conjunctions and their uses.

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