MAP 4th Grade Language Usage
A comprehensive exploration of language skills for 4th graders, including grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, writing, and real-world communication.
Advanced Topics
Complex Sentences
Level Up Your Writing with Complex Sentences
A complex sentence has one main idea and one or more extra details. This helps make your writing more interesting!
How to Make a Complex Sentence
Combine a simple sentence with another idea using words like "because," "when," or "although."
- I finished my homework (main idea) because I wanted to play outside (extra detail).
Why Use Complex Sentences?
They add variety to your writing, making it more fun to read.
Real-World Connection
Good writers use complex sentences in stories, reports, and even emails to explain their ideas clearly.
Examples
She smiled because she got an A on her test.
Although it was raining, we went to the park.
In a Nutshell
Complex sentences connect ideas to add depth to your writing.