In English, there are four different kinds of sentences. In Units 5 and 6, you learned about simple and compound sentences. In this unit, you will learn the third type: complex sentences.
First, look at the clauses below. How can you finish these sentences?
- When I get together with my friends
- Although my job is difficult
- Because I didn't have any money
On their own, these ideas are incomplete and need more information to make sense. These are called dependent clauses.
What is a Dependent Clause?
A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and verb but is not a complete idea.
Dependent clauses need an independent clause in order to be complete.
Here are some common words that start a dependent clause:
- when
- while
- before
- as soon as
- after
- until
- since
- because
- although
- if
What is a Complex Sentence?
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