complex sentence

Examples of complex sentence in the following topics:

• Using Varied Sentence Lengths and Styles

  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • Structural classifications for sentences include: simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
  • A complex sentence consists of at least one independent clause and one subordinate clause.
  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • In this varied version, the first sentence is complex, and the second one is simple.

• Structure of a Sentence

  • Structural classifications for sentences include simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, and compound-complex sentences.
  • A complex sentence consists of at least one independent clause and one subordinate clause.
  • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • The complex sentence sounds more like a lesson in its "if-then" format, and the compound-complex sentence packs all the information into one conclusive sentence.
  • Does the prose sound convoluted because I use too many compound-complex sentences?

• Concision

  • It is important to keep sentences concise; the longer and more complex a sentence gets, the harder it is for a reader to understand.
  • Varying sentence lengths and types of sentences can help to break up otherwise tedious prose blocks.
  • However, it is important to keep in mind that the longer and more complex a sentence gets, the more difficult it can be for a reader to interpret that sentence.
  • Let's break it up into shorter sentences and omit unnecessary words:
  • The single combined sentence may be longer than each of the two original sentences, but overall you are using fewer words and communicating your point more clearly.

• Making Subject and Verbs Agree

  • Incorrect sentence: My dog and my cat likes to be petted.
  • Correct sentence: My dog and my cat like to be petted.
  • Complex sentences are especially dangerous, particularly if the subject is close to another noun or if it is separated from the verb by other clauses.
  • Incorrect sentence: The Anderson kids, as well as their mother, likes visiting New York.
  • Correct sentence: The Anderson kids, as well as their mother, like visiting New York.

• The Importance of Wording

  • This can be achieved by using varied syntax, or sentence structure.
  • Using longer, more complex sentences can make your writing difficult to read and may bog the reader down.
  • Additionally, sentence structure within a sentence can impact your reader's response.
  • While you don't want to use too much variety in your sentences, knowing different ways to structure sentences is important.
  • Syntax focuses primarily on sentence structure, while diction concerns the words contained in sentences.

• Using Pointing Words

  • Pointing words let you refer back to complex ideas without becoming vague and confusing the reader.
  • Look at these sentences taken from the conclusion of the essay about "Caliban Upon Setebos. "
  • In the example, the word "this" is a pointing word that refers back to the previous sentence, while simultaneously pointing toward how the ensuing sentence will take up and comment on the initial sentence.
  • The pointing word establishes continuity between the two sentences by acting as a pivot that both points backward to the previous sentence and points forward.
  • Pointing words let you refer back to complex ideas without becoming vague and confusing the reader.

• Varying Your Sentence Structure and Vocabulary

  • Clauses: The easiest way to vary sentence length and structure is with clauses.
  • Length: Longer sentences are better suited for expressing complex thoughts.
  • Shorter sentences, in contrast, are useful when you want to emphasize a concise point.
  • Here's the rewritten version, with attention paid to sentence variation:
  • Vary the types of sentences you use to keep your paper interesting.

• Components of a Sentence

  • Compare and contrast the sentences below:
  • In active-voice sentences, it is the noun or pronoun performing the action in the sentence.
  • There are more complex definitions of "predicate."
  • in a sentence.
  • In a given sentence, there may be more than one of any of the five core sentence elements.

• Structure of a Sentence

• Classification of Sentences