AboutComplex

Sentences

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» Have at least one independent clause and one dependent clause and use a variety of connectors

» Adverb clauses often begin with words such as after, because, since, when, although, and if.

» The tire on my car went flat because I ran over some glass.

» The tire on my car went flat because I ran over some glass.

» After my tire went flat, I had to buy a new tire.

» After my tire went flat, I had to buy a new tire.

» Notice the punctuation.

» The professor explained what he meant.

» I don’t know why you broke the window.

» I want to meet the woman who lives next door to my uncle.

» The dress that you bought for me

yesterday is beautiful.

Review:1. Complex sentences are made

up of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

2. Dependent clauses may be adverb, noun, or adjective clauses.