COMPLEX SENTENCE AND COMPOUND-COMPLEX

SENTENCE

SUPPORTING LECTURER
MUNGKAP MANGAPUL SIAHAAN, S.Pd., M.Pd

Created by :
1) Mora Irani Gultom 2201030077
2) Cinta Yulistra Tindaon 2201030078

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS HKBP NOMMENSEN
PEMATANG SIANTAR
2023
 PREFACE

First of all, thanks to God because of the help of God, writer finished writing the
paper entitled "Complex and compound -complex sentence" right in the calculated time.

The purpose in writing this paper is to fulfill the assignment that given by Mr.
Mungkap Mangapul Siahaan ,Spd.,M.pd as lecturer in Advance Grammar.

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help of many indiviuals, those obstructions could passed. writer also realized there are still
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Because of that, the writer says thank you to all individuals who helps in the process
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Hopefully, this paper can helps the readers to gain more knowledge about Advance Grammar

Pematang Siantar, October 30th, 2023

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ……………………………………………………………………………… i

TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………………………… ii

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Paper ……………………………………………………… 1

1.2 Problem Formulation …………………………………………………………. 1
1.3 Purpose Of The Paper ………………………………………………………… 1

CHAPTER II
THEORY AND DISCUSSION
2.1 The Definition of Complex Sentence………………………….…………… 2

2.2 The Subordinating Conjuction in Complex Sentence…………………..…….2

2.3 The Relative Pronoun in Complex Sentence …………………………..……. 3

2.4 The Definition of Compound-Compolex Sentence.…………………………...3

2.5 Example of Complex and Compound –Complex Sentence.……………………3

CHAPTER III

CLOSING
3.1 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………... 4
3. 2 Suggestion .…………………………………………………………………...4

REFERENCE ………………………………………………………………………… 5
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction

Complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent
clause. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent
clause cannot. Complex sentences are used to show relationships between ideas and
provide additional information. compound-complex sentence combines elements of both
compound and complex sentences. It includes two or more independent clauses and at least
one dependent clause. These sentences allow you to express multiple ideas and
relationships within a single sentence.

1.2 Problem Formulation

1. What is the Definition of Complex Sentence
2. What is the Subordinating Conjuction in Complex Sentence
3. What is the Relative Pronoun in Complex Sentence
4. What is the Definition of Compound-Complex Sentence
5. What is the Example of Complex and Compound –Complex Sentence

1.3 Purpose Of The Paper

1. Knowing the Definition of Complex Sentence

2. Knowing the Subordinating Conjuction in Complex Sentence
3. Knowing the Relative Pronoun in Complex Sentence
4. Knowing the Definition of Compound-Complex Sentence
5. Knowing the Example of Complex and Compound -Complex Sentence

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 CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION

2.1 Definition of Complex Sentence

Complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent
clause. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent
clause cannot.

2.2 Subordinating Conjuction in Complex Sentence

Subordinate conjunction is grammatically part of the clause it introduces; it is never separated
from its clause by comma. The chief subordinate conjunctions are: after, because, if, thought,
although, till, before, unless, as, when, while, where.

1. Before-conjunction: I had never seen him before he arrived in town.

2. Before-preposition: I had never seen before his arrival in town.
3. Before-adverb: I had never seen him before.

Frank states that subordinate conjunction is grammatically part of the clause it introduces, it is
never separated comma. According to Watson a subordinate conjunction connects word
groups that are not equal. Subordinate conjunctions begin a subordinate clause – a groups
words that contains a subject and verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence. The subordinate
conjunctions connect the subordinate clause to main clause, which can stand Wishon and
Burks asserts that subordinate conjunctions are: (1) when, whenever, while, since, after,
before, until, as, denoting the time, (2) where, wherever, denoting the place, (3) as, as if,
denoting the manner, (4) as, than, denoting the comparison, (5) cause, purpose, as, because,
so that, in other that, for fear that, since, denoting the reason, (6) so..that, such….that,
denoting the result, (7) if, whether, unless, provided (that) on condition that, as/so long as,
supposing (that), denoting the condition, (8) although, thought, even thought, no matter, if,
while, even if, wherever, whenever, whatever, such much as, whereas, denoting the
contrast concession.

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2.3 Relative Pronoun in Complex Sentence
A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause. It is called a “relative” pronoun
because it “relates” to the word that its relative clause modifies.Relative clause or adjective clause is a
dependent clause that modifies noun. It show, identifies or gives many information about noun, the
main function of a relative clause is to modify a noun phrase. It divides relative clause in two kind
namely The first is relative pronoun. Relative pronoun that is used to connected dependent clause and
independent clause. It includes who, whom, which, that, and whose. The second kinds are relative
adverb that includes where and when. Where is used to modify a place and when is use to modify a
noun of time. 13Relative pronoun is a pronoun whose functions to connect sentences and to describe
nouns (antecedent) that can be humans, things, animals or plants. The function of relative pronouns is
to mark the relative clause within the structure of a complex sentence.” Relative pronoun is used to
represent the person or thing in the main clause and each relative pronoun has its specific function. In
other word each relative pronoun has different function. For example “who” and “whom” are used to
people, “that” is used to people and thing.

2.4 Definition of Compound-Complex Sentence

A compound-complex sentence combines elements of both compound and complex sentences.
It includes two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. These sentences
allow you to express multiple ideas and relationships within a single sentence.

2.5 Example of Complex and Compound -Complex Sentence

Examples of Complex Sentence:

• 1.Although the dog is brown, it is beautiful.

• 2.Before she ate lunch in the park, she bought a coffee

• 3.After the girl walks to school, she will start studying.

• 4.Diana gave me gift because helped her with research.

Examples of Compound-Complex Sentence:

Independent clause 1: "He loves to play the guitar."Independent clause 2: "She prefers
singing."Dependent clause: "Although they have different hobbies."A compound-complex sentence
could be: "He loves to play the guitar, and she prefers singing, although they have
different hobbies."

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 CHAPTER III
CLOSING
3.1 CONCLUSION

Complex sentences and compound-complex sentences are important components in

effective writing. In a Complex sentence is a sentence with only one independent clause and
at least one dependent clause.In contrast,compound-complex sentences combine the
characteristics of compound sentences and complex sentences. They include two
independent clauses and at least one dependent clause, to convey complex
relationships and ideas.

3.1 Suggestion
It is hoped that students will be able to understand and understand the material that we have
presented or explained.

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