I'm brushing up on my grammar skills for the SAT and I'm a bit confused about complex sentences. What is a complex sentence and how can I recognize or create one?
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence, expressing a complete thought. On the other hand, a dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, because it doesn't convey a complete thought.
To create and recognize complex sentences, you should pay attention to the structure and the presence of dependent and independent clauses. For instance, a complex sentence may look like this: 'Though I wake up early every morning, I still struggle to make it to school on time.' In this example, 'I wake up early every morning' is an independent clause, and 'Though...' is a dependent clause. By understanding and practicing these concepts, you'll surely improve your grammar skills for the SAT!
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