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ComplexSentencesIntro.txt
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Complex sentences contain one independent clause and one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses.
Dependent clasuses:
1. Noun clause (answers WHAT?) : Acts as a noun. Can be used as subject, subject complement as well as an object.
** The conjunction 'what' can only be used in noun clause.
Examples:
as Subject : What you do in your free time is your business.
as subj complement : Tom isn't what you call friendly.
as obj : She said (that) she was sorry.
I don't worry about what others think.
I really want to believe that tomorrow is better.
2. Adjective clause (Relative clause) (answers WHO, WHICH) : acts as adjective.
Examples:
The girl, who sold me the car, said it was hers.
My high school English teacher, who is retired, sent me a postcard.
I bought myself a motorcycle for my birthday, which made my wife crazy.
3. Adverb clause (answers CONTRAST, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW, HOW MUCH and UNDER WHAT CONDITION)
Examples:
Although he practised everyday, he didn't win. (Contrast)
If you help me pass this test, I'll buy you lunch. (Condition)
I lent my notes to her because she missed too many classes. (Reason, why)
4. That clause