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What is a complex sentence?
What is a complex sentence?
A complex sentence is a sentence that consists of one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.
Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
- I will read.
- I opened the envelope.
- After I open the envelope, I will read its contents. (correct)
- Reading is fun.
Is this a complex sentence: 'Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.'
True (A)
Is this a complex sentence: 'Although he was wealthy, he was still unhealthy.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Although he was wealthy, he was still unhealthy.'
Which is a complex sentence?
Which is a complex sentence?
Is this a complex sentence: 'Ellie is my best friend.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Ellie is my best friend.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Ruby likes to take Rowan's glasses.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Ruby likes to take Rowan's glasses.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Mrs. Going is the best teacher.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Mrs. Going is the best teacher.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Ava and Ellie are good friends.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'Ava and Ellie are good friends.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'The actor was happy he got the part in the movie even though the part was small.'
Is this a complex sentence: 'The actor was happy he got the part in the movie even though the part was small.'
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Complex Sentences Overview
- A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.
- Subordinate clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
Examples of Complex Sentences
- "After I open the envelope, I will read its contents" illustrates the structure of a complex sentence.
- "Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave" is identified as a complex sentence due to its use of a subordinate clause.
Identification of Complex Sentences
- "Although he was wealthy, he was still unhealthy" is a complex sentence indicating a contrast.
- "Wherever you go, you can always find beauty" is also a complex sentence due to the dependent clause starting with "wherever."
Non-Complex Sentences
- "Ellie is my best friend" is not a complex sentence; it lacks a subordinate clause.
- "Ruby likes to take Rowan's glasses" similarly does not qualify as a complex sentence.
- "Mrs. Going is the best teacher" and "Ava and Ellie are good friends" are straightforward sentences without subordinate clauses.
Additional Example
- "The actor was happy he got the part in the movie even though the part was small" features multiple clauses and is classified as a complex sentence.
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