Complex Sentences Flashcards

A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause.

A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on the independent clause to make sense.

A word or phrase that introduces a dependent clause, e.g., 'because', 'although', 'since', 'while'.

'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

To add depth and detail to writing by showing relationships between ideas.

Examples include 'if', 'when', 'because', 'although', 'since', 'while', 'unless', 'after', 'before'.

A comma is often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

They can make writing more sophisticated and help convey nuanced ideas or relationships between events.

Look for an independent clause and a dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.