How to write complex sentences
Writing a complex sentence is easy if you have a basic understanding of conjunctions and relative pronouns. Study the examples given below.
Maria is a brilliant girl. She is 12 years old. She lives with her grandmother.
As you can see we have got three simple sentences. We can combine them together and form a complex sentence.
Maria is a brilliant 12 year old girl who lives with her grandmother.
Here are some points to keep in mind when we combine simple sentences into complex sentences:
Ø Avoid the repetition of words.
Ø You will probably have to change words.
Ø Add linking words like conjunctions or relative pronouns.
Another example is given below.
Her name is Susie. She is a well-known singer. She lives in Chicago.
We can combine these three sentences in two ways.
Susie, who lives in Chicago, is a well-known singer.
OR Susie, who is a well-known singer, lives in Chicago.
Try this: Combine the following pairs of simple sentences into complex sentences.
1. John went to the movies. He had a lot of work to do.
2. Vishnu is a brilliant boy. He has won several honours.
3. Mark didn’t get the job. He lacked the necessary qualifications.
4. Harry is a baseball player. He is known all over the world.
Suggested answers
1. John went to the movies although he had a lot of work to do.
2. Vishnu is a brilliant boy who has won several honours.
3. Mark didn’t get the job because he lacked the necessary qualifications.
4. Harry is a baseball player who is known all over the world. 
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