English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A complex sentence combines an independent clause and a subordinate clause. An independent clause is a simple sentence that stands all by itself. A subordinate clause cannot stand alone; it must always be joined to an independent clause. Independent clause:… Read more1116. Using the Comma – in a Complex Sentence
A subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction – also known as a subordinate clause word. Here are some common subordinating conjunctions: if, when, before, after, because When you begin a sentence with one of these words, you are… Read more1117. Writing a Complex Sentence using Subordinate Clause Words
A complex sentence joins a subordinate clause and an independent clause. A subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction. When you being a sentence with a subordinating conjunction, you must put a comma after the subordinate clause. Here are… Read more1118. Complex Sentence – more subordinating conjunctions
When a complex sentence begins with a subordinate clause, the clause must be followed by a comma.When the rain stops, we will have recess. For variety, we can also begin a complex sentence with the independent clause, followed by the… Read more1119. Complex Sentence Without a Comma
Section A: Read each complex sentence below. Place a comma correctly into the sentence if necessary. If the sentence does not require a comma, write NO.1. While we were in the basement the doorbell rang.2. Since it is raining our… Read more1120.Practice with Complex Sentences
We use stop punctuation to show the end of a complete thought. The most common form of stop punctuation is the period. Here are some examples of a period at the end of a sentence:Today is Monday.Mom took us to… Read more1121. Stop Punctuation – the Period
Yesterday we talked about the period as a form of stop punctuation – the end of a complete thought. Today is Tuesday. We put a period at the end of the sentence to show that we are stopping the thought…. Read more1122. Stop Punctuation – Comma and Conjunction
A period and a comma with FANBOYS are both stop punctuation. However, you cannot use a comma as stop punctuation. When you join two complete thoughts with a comma, you are creating a comma splice, which is an error. Incorrect:… Read more1123. Comma Splice is not Stop Punctuation
The semicolon is used just like a period – to show that you have completed a thought. The only difference between a period and and semicolon is that a period comes at the end of a sentence, and a semicolon… Read more1124. Stop Punctuation – the Semicolon
Section A: Insert a piece of punctuation into each sentence below. 1. Bob has a dog and Mary has a cat.2. Dad washed the car Mom pulled some weeds.3. John walked to school4. Sarah has to do homework but her… Read more1125. Practice with Stop Punctuation