SYNTAX OF COMPOSITE SENTENCES: THE STRUCTURE OF COMPLEX SENTENCES

This article explores the syntax and structure of composite sentences, with a particular focus on complex sentences. It defines composite sentences as those containing multiple clauses, distinguishing between compound and complex types. The article delves into the components of complex sentences, highlighting the roles of independent and dependent clauses. It categorizes dependent clauses into adverbial, relative, and noun clauses, explaining their functions and common subordinating elements.