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Week 34 - How to write complex sentences

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Week 34 - How to write complex sentences

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There are many different sentence types. The three main types of sentences are simple, compound and complex. All three have an equally important role in writing.

Simple sentences

Simple sentences have just one main , for example:

Simple sentences are important for making clear points. They are also useful for creating tension when writing fiction. However, too many simple sentences can make writing seem disjointed. To hold a reader's interest, it's important to use a variety of sentence types.

Compound sentences

A compound sentence has more than one verb and is made up of at least two major . They can be joined by a semicolon, or a comma and   such as 'but', 'and' or 'so':

George realised he could hear voices, so he walked quickly back to the house.

Compound sentences are useful for connecting events and ideas in your writing. Only using compound sentences could make your writing less engaging to the reader.

Complex sentences

A complex sentence uses a to add extra detail. Subordinate clauses are sometimes known as dependent clauses, because they need the main part of the sentence to make sense. They don't make complete sense on their own :

George wanted to stay outside, despite the rain and wind soaking his clothes.

The subordinate clause 'despite the rain and wind soaking his clothes' does not make sense on its own and is adding extra information to the main clause. Subordinate clauses can be an effective way to add more detail to your writing.

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Sometimes you may want to flesh out a short sentence, in order to add more detail or meaning. Learn how to write complex sentences with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

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Week 28 - Present Tense verbs ending in 'es'

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Week 28 - Present Tense verbs ending in 'es'

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E2 Word Order conjunctions comprehensive exercise