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Complex sentences: clauses and logical links

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Start with a complete main clause, then add a subordinate clause when you need to show how two ideas connect. Use because for a reason, when for a time, if for a condition, and although for a contrast. If the subordinate clause comes first, put a comma before the main clause.

Although the bus was crowded, Maya found a seat.
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