A complex sentence communicates more than one idea. One part (the main clause) is like a simple sentence: it can stand on its own. The other part (the minor clause) gives more detail about the simple ...

Good news, kind of. I discovered a new sentence structure I hate. It’s a pattern I see often but only recently, while editing an article, realized it belongs in my writing hall of shame. Why would I ...

A writer considers the punctuation of their writing to add clarity and precision. In the Higher English Critical Reading assessment, you should consider an analysis of the basic building blocks of the ...