4 semestr 2021-2022 o‘quv yili

Complex sentence
A 
complex sentence
is a sentence that combines one independent clause with at least one 
dependent clause. A 
clause
is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb. 
An 
independent clause
forms a complete thought. A 
dependent clause
, also called 
a 
subordinating clause
, does not form a complete thought and is dependent upon an 
independent clause for meaning. 
Examples of Complex Sentences 
Here are some examples of complex sentences: 
Although Denise had some doubts, she found the courses very useful.
The above example is a complex sentence: it has a dependent clause (a subject 'Denise' and a 
verb 'had'), followed by an independent clause (subject 'she' and a verb 'found') and forms a 
complete thought. 
Computers have come a long way since they first came on the market.
This example begins with an independent clause (subject 'computers' and verb 'have come') that 
forms a complete thought, followed by a dependent clause (subject 'they' and a verb 'came'). 
Subordinating Conjunctions 
In these examples, the dependent clauses begin with 
subordinating 
conjunctions
or 
subordinators
. Subordinators are conjunctions that indicate the subordinate or 
dependent role of the clause in the sentence. 
The following words are some examples of subordinating conjunctions: 

although 

because 

since 

unless 

when 

whereas 

which 

while 

who 

whoever 

whose 
This is by no means a complete list. 
Using Subordinate Clauses in Complex Sentences 
In complex sentences, subordinate clauses function within the sentence as adjectives, adverbs, or 
nouns. 
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