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Complex Sentences

Complex sentences contain two clauses. One is an

independent clause meaning that it can stand alone.

The other is a dependent clause. A dependent clause

cannot stand alone. It would not make sense without

the independent clause. The two clauses are linked

by a subordinating conjunction. We use complex

sentences in conversation, but we use them more

often in writing.

Types of subordinating conjunctions

There are 6 types of subordinating conjunctions. You

will see example sentences using each type. The

dependent clause may come before are after the

independent clause. If the dependent clause comes

first, we separate the clauses with a comma.

1. Contrast: although, even though, while, though

Even though he earns a good salary, he never has

any money. He never has any money is the

independent clause. It could stand alone as a

simple sentence. Even though he earns a good

salary is the dependent clause. It does not make

sense by itself, but it gives the sentence new

meaning when it joined to the independent

clause.

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