Complex sentences

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: John Dunn
DOI: 10.4324/9781003292074-17
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Abstract

This chapter deals with complex sentences, i.e. those made up of a main clause and a subordinate clause. It contains sections on complex sentences with subordinate noun clauses (including indirect speech) and relative clauses, followed by a long section devoted to numerous other types of complex sentences; a final section provides some further notes on the topic.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Syntax Semantics Linguistic Variation Linguistic Studies and Language Acquisition EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
309–333
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter