English - Grammar - Sentence Structure - Complex sentences - Complex Sentence Structure

6 steps: (1) Complex = independent clause + dependent clause (joined by subordinating conjunction). (2) Independent clause: can stand alone as a sentence. 'She wore a jacket.' ✓ (3) Dependent clause: CANNOT stand alone. 'Because it was cold.' ✗ (needs more!) (4) Subordinating conjunctions: because,