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Nemo85 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

compound & complex sentences

what is the difference between the compound and complex sentences
  

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Hi, Compound - has more than one main clause. eg I love you and I want to marry you. Complex - has one or more subordinate clauses.

  • Hi, Compound - has more than one main clause.
  • eg I love you and I want to marry you.
  • Complex - has one or more subordinate clauses.
  • eg Because I love you, I want to marry you.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

Compound - has more than one main clause. eg I love you and I want to marry you.

Complex - has one or more subordinate clauses. eg Because I love you, I want to marry you.

Best wishes, Clive

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