English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A complex sentence combines a simple sentence with a subordinate clause. The simple sentence can stand on its own as a complete thought. The subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction, and we must use a comma after the subordinate… Read more881. Comma Rules – The Complex Sentence
A complex sentence combines a simple sentence and a subordinate clause. The first word of a subordinate clause is always a subordinating conjunction. Here are some subordinating conjunctions: because, before, after, when, whileIf you begin a sentence with one of… Read more882. Subordinating Conjunctions
A complex sentence begins with a subordinate clause. Here are a few more subordinating conjunctions that you can use to begin a subordinate clause: although, since, unless, until, if When you begin a complex sentence with a subordinating conjunction, you… Read more883. More Complex Sentences
A complex sentence is made by joining a simple sentence and a subordinate clause. When you begin a complex sentence with the subordinate clause, you must put a comma after the subordinate clause. While you are making dinner, I will… Read more884. Complex Sentences and no Comma
Section A: Find the subordinating conjunction in each sentence.1. John wrote me a letter while he was away at camp.2. If you find my wallet, please let me know.3. When the rain stops, we can go outside.4. Since you like… Read more885. Practice with Complex Sentences
A compound sentence combines two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction (one of the FANBOYS). Mom is baking a cake, and Dad is mowing the lawn. Notice that we place a comma just before the conjunction and. A complex sentence… Read more886. Commas in a Compound-Complex Sentence
The words after and before are often used as subordinating conjunctions. You can begin a complex sentence with either of these two words:Before we eat dinner, I have to fire up the grill.After the rain stops, we can go to… Read more887. When it’s not a Complex Sentence
A complex sentence contains a simple sentence and a subordinate clause. The subordinate clause must be attached to a simple sentence or it is a sentence fragment. Look at these examples of a subordinate clause written as a sentence. Each… Read more888. A Subordinate Clause without a Complete Clause is a Fragment
The word but is a coordination conjunction – one of the FANBOYS. Always use a comma before but when starting a second complete thought. Today is sunny, but tomorrow it will rain. I like milk, but my dad prefers soda.Two… Read more889. Comma before But – No Comma before Because
Section A: Place a comma (or commas) into each sentence. If the sentence needs no comma, write NO.1. After we eat dinner we should take a walk.2. When it stops raining I will drive to the mall and you can… Read more890. Practice with Commas in Complex Sentences