Examples of Complex Sentences

Examples of Complex Sentences

A complex sentence is a sentence that has an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Here are some examples of complex sentences:

1. If he doesn’t study, he will fail the exam.
2. Although the trip was bad, I still enjoyed it.
3. Once the sun set, we built a fire to keep warm.
4. Although she was tired, he decided to go for a walk.
5. I will call you back as soon as I finish my meeting.
6. As soon as he finished his breakfast, he left for work.
7. Although it was raining, she decided to go for a walk.
8. When the alarm clock rang, I woke up feeling groggy.
9. After the class ended, we went to get something to eat.
10. After the show, we went out for dinner with our friends.
11. Because the traffic was heavy, we arrived at the party late.
12. Although the weather was bad, they still went on the hike.
13. She ate her lunch while she was working on her computer.
14. Despite the fact that he was feeling ill, he went to the office.
15. The dog, who had been barking all night, finally fell asleep.
16. Since I had already seen the program, I didn’t watch it again.
17. Although he was tired, he stayed up late to finish his project.
18. Because he was running late, he had to hurry to catch the bus.
19. Because I was running late, I didn’t have time to eat breakfast.
20. After the storm passed, they went outside to survey the damage.
21. I will go to the store, but only if they have the brand of cereal I like.
22. While I was at the store, I decided to buy some groceries for dinner.
23. After she finished her homework, she watched her favorite TV show.
24. The company, which had been struggling for years, finally filed for bankruptcy.
25. Although she was tired from a long day of work, she still went to the gym to exercise.
26. While I was studying for my exam, my phone rang and interrupted my concentration.
27. While I was cooking dinner, my dog barked at the mailman, causing me to burn the food.
28. The company’s CEO, who was known for being strict and demanding, was unexpectedly fired.
29. The program, which was supposed to start at 7 PM, was delayed until 8 PM due to technical difficulties.
30. Since I was running late for my meeting, I had to hurry and grab my briefcase before leaving the house.

Here are some tips on how to use complex sentences effectively:

• Use a subordinate conjunction, such as “although,” “because,” or “since,” to connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.
• Use a relative pronoun, such as “who” or “which,” to connect a dependent clause to a noun or pronoun in an independent clause.
• Use a conjunctive adverb, such as “however” or “nevertheless,” to connect two independent clauses.
• Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning or have a similar structure.
• Vary the sentence structure to make it sound more interesting and engaging.
• Avoid using complex sentences too often in your writing. Overuse can make writing hard to understand.
• Use complex sentences to convey different ideas, emotions, and feelings, and to express thoughts and feelings in a more nuanced way.

By following these tips, you can use complex sentences effectively to add depth and complexity to your writing.

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