Expand a short sentence to add more detail or meaning. Learn how to write complex sentences with BBC Bitesize KS3 English for students aged 11-14..

Complex sentences‌ Complex sentences combine independent (or main) and dependent (or subordinate) clauses. Ex: When Katie’s dog barked, Robin yelped in surprise. Compound sentences A compound sentence ...

There are three types of sentence - simple, compound and complex. All three have an equally important role in writing. Complex sentences can be useful for presenting ideas that need layers of ...