How Do You Correct Complex Sentences

How to fix Complex Sentences: 1) Look for the subordinating conjunction or “heart word.” 2) Does the subordinating conjunction come at the beginning of the sentence? If the subordinating conjunction comes in the middle or at the end of the sentence – no comma is required.

How do you fix a complex sentence?

  1. Use a period. The easiest way to fix a run-on is to split the sentence into smaller sentences using a period. …
  2. Use a semicolon. …
  3. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction. …
  4. Use a subordinating conjunction.

What is a complex sentence with examples?

A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. This means that the clauses are not equal, they use a co-ordinating conjunction that changes the rank of one or more of the clauses to make it less equal. For example; My Dad laughed when I told a joke.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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