Complex Sentence (grammar lesson)


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Complex Sentence - Glossary of Terms

Complex Sentence

A complex sentence comprises one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

Example:

The car swerved to miss Mrs Jackson, who had slipped off the pavement.

independent clause subordinate clause
(i.e., could stand alone) (i.e., could not stand alone)

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Glossary of grammatical terms

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