Complex clauses

A complex clause gives us extra information about a sentence. It is introduced by a linking word or phrase. These words and phrases are also known as "linkers".
Complex clauses can express a range of meanings depending on the linker that is used. For example:

• Contrast. Linkers include: although, though, in spite or the fact that, despite the fact that
• Purpose. Linkers include: so (that)
• Reason. Linkers include: because, as, since
• Result. Linkers include: so...that, such...that

REMEMBER!

When a complex clause begins a sentence, we use a comma to separate the two clauses:

• Although he was scared, he still did the bungee jump.