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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, while.

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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 coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Whenever it rains, I stay indoors.'

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The independent clause is 'I stay indoors.'

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'

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The dependent clause is 'Although she was tired.'