Writing with Style: Complex Sentences

Complex sentences help your writing flow and show relationships between ideas. They combine an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

How to Make Complex Sentences

• Use subordinating conjunctions like "because," "although," "when," or "since."
• Place the dependent clause before or after the main clause.

Although it was raining, we played soccer.

Why Use Complex Sentences?

• They show cause and effect, contrast, or time.
• They make your writing more interesting and sophisticated.

Real-World Application

Complex sentences are useful in essays, reports, and speeches to clearly communicate complicated ideas.

Try This

Combine these ideas: I finished my homework. I watched my favorite show.

(Hint: Use "after.")