In this article we will look at what complex sentences are with different types connections, examples of which will be given and analyzed. But to make it clear, let's start from afar.
What is a complex sentence?
In syntax, a sentence is words united by a common meaning and connected by the laws of grammar, having a common theme, purpose of utterance and intonation. With the help of sentences, people communicate, share their thoughts, present some material. The idea can be expressed briefly, or it can be expanded. Accordingly, sentences can be laconic or widespread.
Every sentence has its “heart” - a grammatical basis, i.e. subject and predicate. This is the subject of speech and its main characteristic (what does it do, what is it like, what is it?). If there is only one grammatical basis in a sentence, it is a simple sentence; if there are two or more, then it is complex.
(SP) may include two parts, three, four or even more. The relationships in meaning between them, as well as the means of connecting them with each other, can be different. There are complex union proposals and non-union. To learn about their diversity, read the next section.
What are the types of joint ventures?
We have already begun to talk about the fact that joint ventures can be union or non-union. Everything is very simple. If the parts of the joint venture are connected by a union (or by intonation), then the connection between them is called union, and if only by intonation, then, accordingly, non-union.
In turn, conjunctive sentences are divided into coordinating and subordinating sentences - depending on whether their parts are in an “equal” position or one depends on the other.
Spring will come soon. This is a simple proposal. the world will play again bright colors. This sentence is complex, and its parts are connected by intonation and conjunction " When". We can ask a question from the main predicative part to the subordinate clause ( the world will sparkle with bright colors When? - when spring comes), which means it's Spring will come soon and nature will bloom. This sentence also has two parts, but they are united by intonation and a coordinating conjunction And. It is impossible to form a question between the parts, but you can easily divide this sentence into two simple ones. This sentence is complex. Spring will come soon, flowers will bloom, birds will fly in, it will become warm. This joint venture contains four simple parts, but they are all united only by intonation; there are no unions at the boundaries of the parts. This means that it is non-conjunctive. In order to compose complex sentences with different types of connection, it would be necessary to combine both a conjunctive and a non-conjunctive connection in one sentence.
How many simple sentences can there be in a complex one?
For a sentence to be considered complex, it must include at least two simple and two predicative parts. Complex sentences with different types of connections (we will see examples below) contain at least three parts, and sometimes they number about ten. But in this case, the proposal may be difficult to perceive. Such sentences combine conjunction and non-conjunction, coordinating and subordinating in any combination.
He was surprised; my head and chest were full of some strange feeling; the water ran with frightening speed, indomitably breaking through the stones, and falling with such force from a height that it seemed that the mountain, whose slopes were full of mountain flowers, could not withstand this pressure...
Here's a great example. Here are parts of complex sentences with different In this sentence there are 5 predicative parts, between which all of the possible types communications. What are their features? Let's remember in more detail.
Conjunctive coordinating connection
Complex conjunction sentences are either compound sentences (CCS) or complex sentences (CCS).
A coordinating connection (CC) connects “equal” simple sentences. This means that it is impossible to form a question from one predicative part of a complex sentence to another; there is no dependence between them. Parts of the BSC can easily be made into independent sentences, and the meaning of the phrase will not suffer or change.
Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect parts of such sentences. and, a, but, or etc. The sea was rough and the waves crashed against the rocks with furious force..
Conjunctive subordination
With a subordinating connection (SC), as is clear from its name, one part of the sentence “subordinates” the other, carries the main meaning, is the main one, while the second (subordinate) only complements, specifies something, you can ask a question about it from the main part. For subordinating connections, such conjunctions and allied words are used as what, who, when, which, because, if etc.
But it’s sad to think that our youth was given to us in vain, that they cheated on it all the time, that it deceived us...(A. Pushkin). This sentence has one main part and three subordinate clauses, dependent on it and answering the same questions: " But it’s sad to think (about what?) that it’s in vain..."
If you try to divide the SPP into separate simple ones, then in most cases it will be clear that the main part retains its meaning and can exist without subordinate clauses, but the subordinate clauses become incomplete in their semantic content and are not full-fledged sentences.
Non-union connection
Another type of joint venture is a non-union joint venture. A complex sentence with different types of connection most often combines a connection without conjunctions with one of the types of conjunctions or with both types at once.
The parts of the BSP are connected only intonationally. But this type of joint venture is considered the most difficult in terms of punctuation. If in conjunction sentences only one sign is placed between their parts - a comma, then in in this case You need to choose one of four punctuation marks: comma, semicolon, dash or colon. In this article we will not go into the details of this difficult rule, since our task today is complex sentences with different types of connections, exercises in their grammatical correct drafting and punctuation.
The horses started moving, the bell rang, the wagon flew away(A.S. Pushkin). This sentence has three parts, connected by intonation and separated by commas.
So, we have briefly characterized each of the possible types of connection between parts of the joint venture, and now we will return to the main topic of the article.
Algorithm for parsing joint ventures with different types of communication
How to correctly arrange signs in a joint venture with many parts and different types of connections? The most important thing is to determine how many parts there are and where exactly their boundaries lie. To do this you need to find the grammatical foundations. There are as many predicative parts as there are. Next, we highlight all the minor members related to each of the foundations, and thus it becomes clear where one part ends and the other begins. After this, you need to determine what types of connections between the parts (look at the presence or absence of conjunctions, try to ask a question, or try to make each of the parts a separate sentence).
And finally, all that remains is to correctly place the punctuation marks, because without them in writing it is very difficult to comprehend complex sentences with different types of connections (the exercises in the textbooks are precisely aimed at developing this skill).
How not to make a mistake in choosing punctuation marks?
Punctuation of a complex sentence with different types of communication
Once the predicative parts are highlighted and the types of connections are established, everything becomes very clear. We place punctuation marks in accordance with the rules relating to a specific type of communication.
Coordinating (CC) and subordinating relationships (CS) require a comma before the conjunction. Other punctuation marks in this case are very rare (in a coordinating connection, a semicolon is possible if one of the parts is complicated and contains commas; a dash is possible if the parts are sharply opposed or one of them contains an unexpected result).
With a non-union connection, as mentioned above, one of four punctuation marks may appear, depending on the semantic relationship between the parts of the sentence.
Drawing up diagrams of complex sentences with different types of communication
This step can be performed before placing punctuation marks, or after, to check their correctness. Diagrams are used in punctuation to graphically explain the choice of a particular punctuation mark.
The diagram helps to write complex sentences with different types of connections without punctuation errors. We will give examples of punctuation marks and diagramming right now.
[The day was beautiful, sunny, surprisingly calm]; [a cozy shadow loomed on the left], and [it became difficult to understand], (where it ends, the shadow) and (where the emerald foliage of the trees begins).
In this sentence, a non-union connection is easily traced between the first and second parts, a coordinating connection between the second and third, and the third part is the main one in relation to the next two subordinate parts and is connected to them by a subordinate connection. The scheme of this joint venture is as follows: [__ =,=,=]; [= __], and [=], (where = __) and (where = __). Schemes of complex sentences with different types of connections can be horizontal and vertical. We have given an example of a horizontal diagram.
Let's sum it up
So, we have found out what complex sentences with different types of connections are (examples of them are very common in the works fiction and business communication). These are sentences containing more than two simple ones in their composition, and their parts are connected by different types syntactic connection. JVs with different types of communications may include SPP, SSP and BSP in various combinations. In order not to make mistakes in punctuation marks, you need to identify simple sentences within complex ones and determine the types of syntactic connections.
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Teacher's comments on the material being studied
| Possible difficulties | Good advice |
| It can be difficult to distinguish between a simple sentence complicated by homogeneous predicates and a complex sentence, especially if one of the parts of the complex sentence is an incomplete sentence. For example: I was late because I forgot my watch at home. | It should be remembered that homogeneous members of a sentence can only be connected by coordinating conjunctions. Do not confuse a coordinating conjunction, which connects parts of a complex sentence, and a coordinating conjunction, which connects homogeneous members of a sentence: I was tired and lay down to rest. - a conjunction connects homogeneous predicates; I was tired and I wanted to rest. - A conjunction connects parts of a complex sentence. If there is a subordinating conjunction in a dubious sentence, then you have a complex sentence, the second part of which is an incomplete sentence: I was late because I forgot my watch at home. I was in a hurry, but I was still late. |
| An isolated member of a sentence, a clarifying member of a sentence, an introductory construction, or a comparative phrase can be confused with a part of a complex sentence. For example: Having rounded a high cape, the ship entered the bay. Many gases, such as hydrogen, are lighter than air. I think his name is Ivan. | Make sure that this is part of a complex sentence with an independent grammatical basis, and not any of the listed structures. It should be especially noted that the target phrase with the conjunction so is the subordinate part of a complex sentence, the grammatical basis of which consists of a predicate expressed by an infinitive: To memorize the poem, she read it out loud six times. |
| If the subordinate clause is inside the main clause, you can make a mistake in counting the number of parts of a complex sentence (in the answer options for a task of this kind, the number of parts of a complex sentence is sometimes indicated). | Find the grammatical bases of the sentences that make up the complex. There are exactly as many parts to a sentence as there are grammatical principles. For example: He quickly studied what was then known in the field of mathematics, and even began his own research. The basis of the first part: he studied and studied. The basis of the second part: what was known. Therefore, a complex sentence has two parts. |
| It can be difficult to determine the types of connections between parts of a complex sentence with different types of connections. For example: It was impossible to stop: as soon as I stopped moving, my legs were sucked in, and my footprints filled with water. | The type of connection is determined by the union. Find conjunctions that connect parts of a complex sentence. If there is no union between some parts, then the connection between them is non-union, if the union is coordinating or subordinating, then the connection is coordinating or subordinating, respectively. In the example given, the sentence consists of four parts. The first (it was impossible to stop) and the third (legs were sucked in) are tied non-union connection, the second (as soon as I stopped moving) and the third (my legs were sucked in) are connected by a subordinating connection using a subordinating conjunction as soon as, the third and fourth (the footprints were filled with water) - coordinating connection using the coordinating conjunction a. |
Difficult sentence. Types of Complex Sentences
In addition to simple sentences, complex sentences are often used in speech, with the help of which we express thoughts in more detail, connecting them with each other.
Complex sentences are sentences consisting of two or more simple clauses. Simple sentences as part of a complex sentence do not have intonation completeness, do not have their own purpose of utterance and are combined in meaning and pronunciation into one whole.
The storm has already subsided, the wind has weakened.
As it comes back, so will it respond.
The frost was terrible, but the apple trees survived.
Simple sentences are combined into complex ones in two main ways. In allied complex sentences, parts are combined using intonation and conjunctions (or allied words - relative pronouns and adverbs). In non-union complex sentences, parts are combined only with the help of intonation (without conjunctions or allied words).
The sun is shining over the lake, and the glare is blinding your eyes(union).
Sentences with conjunctions and allied words are divided into two groups: complex sentences, complex sentences.
Compound sentences are those in which simple sentences can be equal in meaning and are connected by coordinating conjunctions.
June turned out to be hot, and the windows in the houses were opened wide at night.
The fur coat was moth-eaten, but the mittens were like new.
Complex sentences are those in which one of the sentences is subordinate in meaning to another and is connected with it by a subordinating conjunction or a conjunctive word. An independent sentence as part of a complex sentence is called the main one, and a dependent sentence, subordinate to the main one in meaning and grammatically, is called a subordinate clause.
If you're in Myshkin(adverbial clause), go to the Efimkins(The main thing).
I want to find a pebble(The main thing), which you don't have(adverbial clause).
Complex sentences with various types union and non-union communications
If a complex sentence consists of three or more parts, then some of them can be connected using coordinating conjunctions, others - using subordinating conjunctions, and others - without conjunctions. Such a sentence is called a complex sentence with different types of conjunction and non-conjunction connections.
There was no one too strong vice in me that would have stood out more clearly than all my other vices, there was no picture-perfect virtue in me that could have given me some kind of picture-perfect appearance, but instead, in me there was a collection of all possible nasty things, a little bit of each, and in such a multitude that I have never seen before in any person. (N.V. Gogol).
(This is a complex sentence consisting of six simple ones, the parts of which are connected by subordinating, coordinating and non-conjunctive connections.)
In which there is a subordinating or coordinating connection, they differ significantly from similar phrases and simple sentences. Further in the article we will consider the main differences between the mentioned structures.
General information
If we talk about phrases and simple sentences, then it is fair to note that the subordinating relationship can only appear in the first version, while the coordinating type is more often used in the second. In the latter case, the task of converting to a common construction is performed, creating rows homogeneous members. In complex structures, coordinating and subordinating connections do not have such sharp differences. This is due to the fact that the same statement can be formulated using conjunctions of both types.
First difference
The use of composition and subordination helps to identify the semantic relationships that exist in simple and complex formulations. At the same time, there is a difference in the very structure of the utterance. Thus, the coordinating connection does not create such clear boundaries. When using the second type of connection, parts of the utterance are highlighted, indicating the need to pay more attention to a certain fragment of the message.
Thus, we can say that those used in different options conjunctions differ in the way they reveal connections in expressions. In the case of a subordinate relationship, such types of relationships as concessional, conditional-effect and cause-and-effect take on an unambiguous form. Moreover, they are expressed by conjunctions “although”, “because”, “if”. A coordinating connection in a sentence allows you to use the same conjunction. It serves as connecting element"And". But there are situations when the coordinating conjunctions “a” and “but,” which are usually considered contrastive, can give the statement a connotation of concession, condition, consequence, comparison and contrast. In expressions that have the form of an incentive, conjunctions can create a condition in the message, which in a subordinating clause is expressed by the elements “if (the particle “not” is allowed instead)... then.” Some interaction is found between composition and submission due to the fact that they cannot be considered absolutely opposite concepts.
Second difference
In complex constructions, coordinating connection is important an independent element. But in simple structures its task is to determine the relationships between members of a homogeneous sequence. In addition, a coordinating connection is included in a simple construction in order to enrich the statement with additional members. This is how it is transformed into a widespread one. In multi-part structures, coordinating communication is more important.
Third difference
If we compare subordination and composition with non-union, then the last two types of connection have much in common. This is explained by the semantic relationship within the structure. Thus, the coordinating connection reveals them in expression to a lesser extent. However, let's compare them in more detail. Coordinating communication is not only a syntactic, but also a lexical way of interaction. Thus, the relationships that arise between phrases do not have a specific meaning, but only receive a certain characteristic. Coordinating conjunctions can also be combined with subordinating and various lexical elements. In this case, various syntactic structures are created. As examples of a conjunction, we can cite various combinations of auxiliary parts of speech “and”, “here”, “a”, “well”, “therefore”, “therefore”, “means”. Subordinating conjunctions do not need additions, since they themselves can create clear boundaries for semantic segments.
Special cases
If a coordinating or non-union connection does not allow one to fully study the relationships that exist in these sentences, then it is necessary to turn to additional factors. They can be the general structure of the statement, as well as the introductory words, particles, various pronouns, and phrases present in it. In addition, moods and tense forms can highlight individual parts and indicate their features. In allied constructions, the meaning of condition and consequence appears more noticeably when interaction occurs imperative mood in the first sentence (in the case of a complex formulation, this means its main part) and other moods or other forms of tense found in the second element (in the subordinate part).
Fourth difference
In complex sentences, the subordinating relationship is less multifaceted than in phrases and simple phrases. There are cases when part of the meaning complex design, formed from a set of simple ones, is not realized. This may be due to the fact that there is likely to be a contradiction in the meaning of the subordinating conjunction, as well as its complete change. An example would be the connector "when". It is used in subordinating clauses. Its main value is the time indicator. However, if the main part of the sentence describes any feelings, emotions or someone’s state, then this union can turn from temporary into investigative. When in subordinate clause something is evaluated in an attempt to determine importance or significance, the “when” element takes on the target meaning. In addition, this union may have a comparative meaning and carry an indication of inconsistency.
To correctly formulate and present their own thoughts, schoolchildren and adults need to learn how to correctly place semantic accents in written speech. If in life we use more often simple designs, then in writing we use complex sentences with different types of connections. Therefore, it is important to know the features of their construction.
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Classification
What are the types of connection between sentences? used in Russian :
- coordinating with and without conjunctions, when the components of the syntactic structure are independent and equal in relation to each other;
- subordinate connection, non-union and allied, when one part of the structure is main and the second is dependent;
- conjunction, coordinating and subordinating, expressed using coordinating or subordinating conjunctions and allied words;
Complex sentences consist of several simple ones, therefore they have more than two grammatical stems. When you meet them, don’t be surprised and remember that there can be not only 2 or 3 parts, but on average up to 10-15. They constantly combine different types communications.
Main types of complex sentences with examples:
- Non-union.
- Complex.
- Complex sentences.
- Designs with different types of connections.
An example of a non-union connection: The wind drives the clouds to the edge of heaven, the broken spruce groans, the winter forest whispers something.
It should be noted main feature constructions with coordinating connection. The function of a coordinating connection is to show the equality of parts within a complex sentence, which is done using intonation and the use of coordinating conjunctions. Non-union communication can also be used.
How are complex sentences constructed? examples with diagrams :
The sky cleared of hanging clouds - and the bright sun came out.
The fields were empty, the autumn forest became dark and transparent.
Sentences of the fourth type usually consist of three or more parts, which are connected to each other different ways. To better understand the meaning similar designs, how to learn how complex sentences with different types of connections are constructed and grouped. Often sentences are divided into several blocks, connected without a union or using a coordinating connection, with each part representing a simple or complex sentence.
Dependent parts may have different semantic meanings, based on this complex sentences are divided into several groups.
Definitive
They serve to characterize and reveal the attribute of the noun being defined from the main sentence. They are joined using and: where, where, where, which, what. They are found only inside the main one or after it. You can ask questions about them: which one?, whose?
Examples:
How oppressively hot it is in those hours when the afternoon hangs in silence and heat.
For a long time he admired, smiling, his capricious beloved daughter, who was lost in thought, not noticing anything around her.
Explanatory
Refer to words that have the meaning of thoughts (reflect), feelings (sad), speech (answered, said) in order to reveal in detail the meaning of the main word, clarify, supplement. These also include demonstrative words - that, that, then, to which the dependent clause is attached. They are connected by conjunctions that, in order, as if, as if.
Examples:
The guy quickly realized that his friend’s parents were not particularly smart, and thought through a further strategy.
This could be seen from the fact that he drove his cart around the yard several times until he discovered the hut.
Circumstantial
Relate to or to words that have adverbial meaning. Let's name their varieties and ways of joining the main word:
- time, specify the period of time when the action is performed, subordinating temporary conjunctions are used for communication: when, until what time (When talking about the war, the stranger lowered his head and thought);
- places, talking about the place, are connected to the main word by allied adverb words: where, where, from where (The leaves, wherever you looked, were yellow or golden);
- conditions that reveal under what circumstances this or that action is possible, are joined by subordinate conjunctions: if, if..., then. They can start with particles - so, then (If it rains, then the tent will need to be moved higher);
- degree, specifies the measure or degree of action I, who are in question, can be asked questions: to what extent? to what extent? (The rain stopped so quickly that the ground did not have time to get wet.);
- goals, communicate what purpose the action is pursuing and are connected by goal conjunctions: so that, so that (In order not to be late, he decided to leave early);
- reasons, conjunction is used to join - because(He did not complete the task because he was ill);
- manner of action, indicate exactly how the action was performed, are joined by subordinating conjunctions: as if, as if, exactly (The forest was covered in snow, as if someone had bewitched it);
- consequences serve to clarify the result of an action; you can ask them the question - as a consequence of what? Join the union - So(The snow shone more and more brightly in the sun, so that my eyes hurt);
- concessions, alliances are used to join them: let, although, despite. Conjunctive words (how, how many) with the particle neither (No matter how hard you try, but without knowledge and skills nothing will work) can be used.
Constructing sentence diagrams
Let's consider what a proposal scheme is. This is a graphical drawing showing the structure proposals in a compact form.
Let's try to create sentence diagrams that contain two or more subordinate clauses. To do this, let's look at examples with different inflected parts of speech.
Complex sentences can consist of several subordinate clauses, which have different relationships with each other.
There are the following types of connection between sentences:
- homogeneous or associative;
- parallel (centralized);
- sequential (chain, linear).
Homogeneous
Characterized by the following signs:
- all subordinate clauses can be attributed to the entire main word or to one of the words;
- subordinate clauses are identical in meaning and answer the same question;
- coordinating conjunctions are connected or a non-union connection is used;
- The intonation during pronunciation is enumerative.
Examples and linear sentence diagrams:
I noticed how the stars began to blur (1), how a light breeze of coolness rushed by (2).
, (how how…).
Sometimes subordinate clauses are represented by a cascade of explanatory sentences, depending on one word located in the main part:
It is unknown where she lived (1), who she was (2), why the Roman artist painted her portrait (3) and what she was thinking about in the painting (4).
, (where...), (who...), (why...) and (about what...).
Parallel
Such complex sentences have subordinate clauses different meanings belonging to several types
Here are examples of sentences with diagrams:
When our boat floated from the ship to the shore, we noticed that women and children began to run away from the settlement.
(When that…).
Here two subordinate clauses depend on the main sentence: tense and explanatory.
Constructions can create a chain, which can be depicted in the diagram as follows:
In some places there were crowded houses, the color of which was similar to the surrounding rocks, so that you had to be closer to distinguish them.
, (which...), (that...), (to...).
It is also possible another variant when one sentence is inside another. Sometimes constructions are combined, connecting with one subordinate clause inside another.
At first the blacksmith was terribly frightened when the devil raised him so high that nothing was visible below, and rushed under the moon itself so that he could have caught it with his hat.
, (when..., (what...), and...), (what...).
Used in sentences various signs punctuation:
- comma, example: The final remark of the sister-in-law ended already on the street, where she went to do her urgent business;
- semicolon: Some time later, everyone in the village was fast asleep; only a month hung high in the luxurious Ukrainian sky;
- colon: It happened like this: at night the tank got stuck in a swamp and drowned;
- dash: Dense hazel bushes will block your path; if you get hurt on the thorny thorns, go forward stubbornly.
Sequential
Simple structures are connected to one another along a chain:
There is a known knot on a tree trunk on which you place your foot when you want to climb an apple tree.
, (which...), (when...).
Determination procedure
What plan is used to determine the types of connections between sentences in writing? We offer step by step guide which is suitable for any occasion:
- read the proposal carefully;
- highlight all grammatical basics;
- divide the structure into parts and number them;
- find allied words and conjunctions, if they are absent, take into account the intonation;
- determine the nature of the connection.
If available two independent parts, then this is a sentence with a coordinating connection. When one sentence states the reason for what is being discussed in another, it is a complex sentence with subordination.
Attention! Subordinate constructions can be replaced with participial phrases. Example: Silent lightning flashed here and there across the black sky, dotted with myriads of small stars.
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Conclusion
The types of connections between sentences depend on their classification. They use . The schemes are very diverse, there are many interesting options. Graphic drawing of proposal allows you to quickly determine construction and sequence of all components, highlight the basics, find the main thing and place punctuation marks correctly.
Complex sentences allow you to convey voluminous messages about several situations or phenomena, making speech more expressive and informative. Most often, complex sentences are used in works of art, journalistic articles, scientific works, and official business texts.
What is a complex sentence?
Difficult sentence - a sentence that consists of two or more grammatical bases is an intonationally formed semantic unity that expresses a certain meaning. Depending on the relationship of the parts, complex sentences with coordinating subordinating and non-conjunctive connections are distinguished.
Complex sentences with coordinating connections
Compound Sentences - conjunctional sentences, which consist of equal parts connected by a coordinating connection. Parts of complex sentences are combined into one whole using coordinating, adversative or disjunctive conjunctions. In writing, a comma is placed before the conjunction between parts of a compound sentence.
Examples of compound sentences: The boy shook the tree and ripe apples fell to the ground. Katya went to college, and Sasha stayed at home. Either someone called me, or it seemed like it.
Complex sentences with subordinating connections
Complex sentences - conjunctional sentences consisting of unequal parts that are connected by a subordinating connection. In complex sentences, there is a main part and a dependent (subordinate) part. Parts of the dictionary are connected to each other using conjunctions and allied words. In writing, between parts of a complex sentence, a comma is placed before the conjunction (conjunctive word).
Examples of complex sentences: He picked a flower to give to his mother. Those present were wondering where Ivan Petrovich came from. Misha went to the store his friend was talking about.
Usually you can pose a question from the main clause to the subordinate clause. Examples: I came home (when?) when everyone had already sat down to dinner. We learned about (what?) what happened yesterday.
Complex sentences with non-conjunction connections
Unconjunct complex sentences are sentences whose parts are connected only with the help of intonation, without the use of conjunctions and allied words.
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Examples of complex sentences with non-conjunctive connections between parts: The music started playing, the guests started dancing. It will be frosty in the morning - we won’t go anywhere. Tanya turned around: a tiny kitten was huddled against the wall.
A comma, dash, colon or semicolon can be placed between parts of non-union complex sentences (depending on what meaning the parts of the BSP express).
Complex sentences with different types of connections
Mixed complex sentences can include several clauses connected to each other by coordinating, subordinating and non-conjunctive connections. In writing, in mixed complex sentences, the punctuation characteristic of complex, complex and non-union sentences is observed.
Examples: Vitya decided that if the teacher asked him to answer a question, he would have to admit that he had not prepared for the lesson. On the right hung a picture depicting blooming garden, and on the left there was a table with carved legs. The weather worsened: rose strong wind and it started to rain, but it was warm and dry in the tent.
If complex sentences within a mixed sentence form logical-syntactic blocks, a semicolon is placed between such blocks. Example: On the porch, a sparrow was pecking at grains that grandmother accidentally scattered; At this time, dad came out, and the bird quickly flew away.
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