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COMPLEX sentences
School of Graduate Studies
Yogyakarta State University
Yosa A. Alzuhdy
SIMPLE Sentences
Remember that all sentences consist of one or more clauses.
A SIMPLE SENTENCE consists of one clause ( Subj+Verb).
China is changing.
S
Vb
Developers are welcomed.
S
Vb
People need vitamins.
S
Vb
Obj
Her mother is a senior surgeon in this hospital.
S
Vb
C: Noun
Adv
My friends and I always play football and go swimming every weekend.
S
Vb-phrase
Adv
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SIMPLE Sentence
Independent Clause Simple Sentence :
Subject + Verb
For example:
1. Her father and sister are waiting for her coming at the airport.
Kinds of Sentences
The combination of clauses forming various types of sentences.
1. A SIMPLE SENTENCE consists of one independent clause ONLY.
The man bought a magazine in Gramedia bookstore last week.
2. A COMPOUND SENTENCE is two or more independent clauses
joined together.
I enjoy tennis a lot, and I usually play it once a week.
3. A COMPLEX SENTENCE contains one independent clause and
one (or more) dependent clause(s).
Here, one idea is more important (the MAIN Clause) than the other
(the SUBORDINATE clause).
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Although the professor has retired since two years ago, he still
teaches in several private universities.
4. A COMPOUND COMPLEX SENTENCE is a combination of two or
more independent clauses and one (or more) dependent clauses.
I want to get married soon after I graduate from this university;
however, my parents want me to get a job first.
COMPOUND SENTENCES
Coordinate Connectors (Coordinators)
SEVEN Coordinate Connectors: FAN BOYS: S+Vb, Coordinator S+Vb
for (karena); and (dan); nor (juga tidak); but (tetapi); or (atau); yet (namun); so (sehingga)
I bought this book, for there is new information in it. (karena)
I bought this book for my sister-in-law. (untuk)
I bought this book for completing my collection. (untuk)
I have read this book for three days. (selama)
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SENTENCE CONNECTORS
Di sampingDi
itusisi lain
Akan tetapi Meskipun begitu
however
nevertheless besides on the other hand
consequently
furthermore
meanwhile
otherwise
Akibatnya
Karena itu
therefore
etc
dlsb
S + V. Connector, S + V
S + V; connector, S + V
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Compare:
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Perhatikan hubungan logis kedua clause, dan fahami makna/fungsi berbagai subordinators.
He has been working hard since he arrived here this morning. (sejak)
Subject+Verb provided
+ Subject + Verb
provided that
providing that
= dengan syarat, asalkan
I will come provided/provided that/providing that you pick me up.
More details on Adverbs: See Betty Schrampfer Azar: Understanding
and Using English Gramar, Chapters 8-9 (pp. 287-345).
COMPLEX SENTENCES
A COMPLEX SENTENCE contains one independent clause (MAIN
CLAUSE) and one dependent clause (SUBORDINATE CLAUSE).
The subordinate clause starts with a CONJUNCTION (SUBORDINATOR).
SUBORDINATORS forming COMPLEX SENTENCE
after
whether
whatever
whenever
as soon as
in order that
so that
even though
that
if
until
as
when
who
since
while
which
unless
because
anytime
why
although
as if
etc.
WHO
Orang
Subject
Yang
WHOM
Orang
Object
Yang
WHICH
Benda
Subject/object
Yang
THAT
Orang/benda
Subject/object
Yang
WHOSE
Possessive Adj.
Kepunyaan
Yang nya
WHEN
Ket. Waktu
Adverb
Ketika, Waktu
WHERE
Ket. Tempat
Adverb
Tempat
WHY
Ket. Alasan
Adverb
Kenapa, Mengapa
Adjective Clauses
(1) The man is a lecturer.
(2) He is standing in the corner.
(1-2) The man who is standing in the corner
is a lecturer.
who
orang subj
whom
orang obj
which
benda subj/obj
that
org/bnd: sub/obj
whose
kepemilikan
when
ket. waktu
where
ket. tempat
why
ket. alasan
Reduced Adj.Clause
Connector as Direct Object; connector+to be can be omitted:
(1-2) The man who is standing in the corner is a lecturer.
= The man that is standing in the corner is a lecturer.
= The man standing in the corner is a lecturer. (standingAdjective)
(1-3) The man that was awarded a Nobel Prize yesterday is a lecturer.
= The man who was awarded a Nobel Prize yesterday is a lecturer.
= The man awarded a Nobel Prize yesterday is a lecturer.(awardedAdj)
(1-4) The man whom I met in the party yesterday is a lecturer.
= The man that I met in the party yesterday is a lecturer.
= The man I met in the party yesterday is a lecturer.
(1-5) The man whose car was stolen last week is a lecturer.
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(8) May 1998 was the time. Soeharto put down hiswhose
office inkepemilikan
that month.
when
ket. waktu
(=) May 1998 was the time when Soeharto put down
his office.
where
ket. tempat
(9) Her baby has always been the reason. She came late with that reason.
ket. alasan
(=) Her baby has always been the reason why shewhy
came late.
2. The taxi driver was very friendly. He took me from the airport.
3. The children like the cartoon. It talks about life under the sea.
4. I enjoy reading the composition. It was written by Dealova.
2. The taxi driver who took me from the airport was very friendly.
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3. The children like the cartoon which talks about life under the sea.
4. I enjoy reading the composition which was written by Dealova.
ADVERB CLAUSES
dependent clause yang menjelaskan kata kerja dari main clause,
atau menjelaskan adjective atau adverb yang lain.
Adverb clause diawali oleh Subordinate Conjunction
Beberapa jenis Adverbial clause:
1. Time Clause: while, when, since, as soon as, after, before, once, etc
While the draught was going on, many people took fewer baths a day.
2. Place Clause: where, wherever, everywhere, anywhere
Everywhere people want to dine, they prepare a tip for the service.
3. Manner/Distance/Frequency Clauses: as, as+adverb+as, as if
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ADVERB CLAUSES
5. Result Clause: so+adjective/adverb+that
such (a) + adjective + noun + that
Rainfall was so heavy yesterday that streams, reservoirs and even
streets were flooded at the end of the day.
The mud-flood is such a terrible experience that many people from
Sidoarjo had to move away from their houses.
6. Purpose Clause: so that, in order that
Concerned citizens pay careful attention to their environment, so that
they will not have to suffer so extremely again from the flood.
7. Concession Clause: although, even though, though
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Although the farmers needed the rain, excessive downpour ruined their
crops.
8. Strong Contrast Clause: while, whereas
While other students study hard for the exam, he only plays around.
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I cant join the swimming club. I havent paid the tuition fee. [until]
We cant leave yet. We have to wait for Amir. [until]
The meal will be ready in ten minutes. We can eat. [as soon as]
I arrived in class at 9. The lesson began a minute later. [just before]
She has 3 exams tomorrow. She has to study all night. [because]
The tea is delicious. I think Ill have another cup. [sothat]
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I cant join the swimming club until I pay the tuition fee.
We cant leave until Amir comes.
As soon as the meal is ready, we can eat.
I arrived in class at 9, just before the lesson began.
Because she has 3 exams tomorrow, she has to study all night.
The tea is so delicious that I think Ill have another cup.
1. The girl was very pretty. I talked to her during the party.
2. I apologized to the woman. I accidentally dropped her glasses.
3. Well never forget the day. We set our nation free on that day.
8. Tell me the truth, or I wont leave you get out of here. [until]
9. I often walk past her house. The doors are always open.[whenever]
10.I was bending over to pick up my pen. My pants split. [just after]
NOUN CLAUSES
Once again, like the NOUN, Content Clauses (= Noun Clauses) can be
as Subject, Object (Direct, Indirect, after Preposition), or Complement.
Subject
Direct Obj.
Indirect Obj. She asked whoever comes into the room a lot of questions.
The man gave whoever he knew a great sum of money.
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Obj. of Prep
= wysiwyg
NOUN CLAUSES
Dependent clause sebagai NOUN: Subject, Object atau Complement
Menggunakan Subordinators:
Asal kalimat
Statement
(That)
Bahwa
Who
Siapa
Which
Yang mana
What
Apa
When
Kapan
Where
Di mana / ke mana
Why
Kenapa
Wh-Questions
If
Jika / apakah
Whether
Jika / apakah
Who can answer all the questions will get A+. Subj Noun Clause.
Students who can answer all the questions will get A+. stlh N Adj Cl.
I dont believe that he bought hats in the market. stlh Verb: Obj: Noun Cl.
I like the hats that he bought in the market. stlh Noun Adj Cl.
We will discuss about when the raise in oil price will be on. Obj.Prep: N Cl.
June is the time when the raise in oil price will be on. stlh Noun Adj Cl.
NOUN CLAUSES
Perhatikan perubahan dari kalimat simpel menjadi NOUN CLAUSE.
Learning English needs patience and lots of practice. [statement]
That learning English needs patience and lots of practice is true.
Noun Clause as Subject
Vb C:Adj
I know that learning English needs patience and lots of practice.
S
Vb
Noun Clause as Object
Where did she go last night?
Where she went last night is still a mystery.
Noun Clause as Subject
Vb C:Adj
They want to know where she went last night.
S
Vb
Noun Clause as Object
[Wh-Question]
NOUN CLAUSES
Noun Clause of indirect Question must follow the STATEMENT word order.
The fact is very confusing.
That she won the election was very confusing.
[noun phrase]
[noun clause]
[noun phrase]
[noun clause]
[Direct question]
[noun clause]
Why didnt you come our last meeting? Tell me. [Direct question]
Tell me why you didnt come our last meeting. [noun clause]
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[Direct question]
[noun clause]
When will we have our final test? Do you know? [Direct question]
Do you know when we will have our final test? [noun clause]
Noun Clauses
Perhatikan contoh klausa: whoever made the rescue = disimbolkan dgn
. Sebagai Noun Clause, bisa berada pada 4 jenis fungsi NOUN tadi:
was very brave. must be honored. might get hurt. sbg Subject.
Whoever made the rescue was very brave. Whoever made the
rescue must be honored. Whoever made the rescue might get hurt.
I will invite whoever made the rescue . The President has met
whoever made the rescue.
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Hell give rewards to whoever made the rescue . We always pray for
whoever made the rescue.
What he asked is whoever made the rescue . Our concern today is
whoever made the rescue.
Additional Examples
a. _____ was caused by breathing impure air was once a common belief.
A. Malaria
B. That malaria
C. Why malaria D. Because malaria
Perhatikan kalimatnya: ada dua VERB, berarti ada 2 Clause (:kal.kompleks)
(A) salah, karena tidak membentuk kalimat kompleks.
(D) salah, karena conj. because di awal kalimat, berarti main-clause (S+V)
ada di akhir kal dan harus dipisahkan dengan tanda koma dari anak kal.
(B) menunjukkan Noun clause yg berasal dari Statement.
(C) menunjukkan Noun clause yg berasal dari WH-Question.
Kalimat soal menunjukkan bhw Noun clause-nya adalah sesuatu yg dulu
dipercayai orang (a common belief), berarti itu adalah suatu pernyataan,
BUKAN pertanyaan. Berarti jawabannya adalah: (B).
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c. _____ begin their existence as ice crystals over most of the earth seems
likely.
A. Raindrops
C. What if raindrops
B. If raindrops
D. That raindrops
Perhatikan kalimatnya: ada dua VERB, berarti ada 2 Clause (:kal.kompleks)
(A) salah, karena tidak membentuk kalimat kompleks.
(D) juga salah, karena conj. if di awal kalimat, berarti main-clause (S+V) ada
di akhir kal dan harus dipisahkan dengan tanda koma dari anak kal.
(B) salah, menunjukkan Noun clause berasal dari WH-Question, tetapi tidak
cocok dengan verb+complement di akhir kalimat.
(C) benar, Noun clause dari Statement, sbg Subject, cocok dgn akhir
kalimat.
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