Complex Sentences

Complex Sentences

A complex sentence is made from an independent clause and a dependent clause joined together.

Some examples:

After I came home, I made dinner.

(Dependentclause: "After I came home")

(Independent clause: I made dinner)

We visited the museum before it closed.

(Dependent clause: before it closed.)

(Independent clause: We visited themuseum)

Complex sentences are often formed by putting these words at the beginning of the dependent clause: as, as if, before, after, because, though, though, even though, while, when, whenever,if, during, as soon as, as long as, since, until, unless, where, and wherever. These words are called subordinating conjunctions.

Here are some examples of complex sentences:

Becausethe bridge wasn't properly maintained by the government, it fell down.

Independent clause: it fell down

Dependent clause: because the bridge wasn't properly maintained by the governmentAlthough he ate a really big dinner, now he wants to eat cake for dessert.

Whenever they eat at this restaurant, they order a hamburger and fries.

He'll be able to maintain ahealthy weight if he keeps exercising.

Because the world is getting warmer, polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct.

Examples Complex Sentences

1. Luis did not go to New Yorkbecause her parents did not agree.
2. Cecilia is furious because his friends did not expect after the party.
3. Martha after Mass will eat ice cream.
4. Sonia is tired after a longday at work.
5. Although Maria is working, do not pay well.
6. Olga is angry with Alejandra eventhough it is his sister.
7. When Charles was married to Mariana, Alex could not go tothe party.
8. Adriana happy playing handball after school when it rains.
9. Eloisa is tired since I work all day.
10. Nicolas can not go to guitar lessons since this home resting.