1. 并列复句 Coordinate complex sentence In Coordinate complex sentence, every clause describes different aspects of the subject.
2. 承接复句 Successive complex sentence In successive complex sentence, consecutive clauses describe things happen or come one after the other.
3. 递进复句 Progressive complex sentence In progressive complex sentence, the second clause aggravates or expands the meaning of the first.
4. 选择复句 Alternative complex sentence In alternative complex sentence, every clause illustrates different elements and offers the possibility of selection.
5. 解说复句 Explanation complex sentence In explanation complex sentence, the subordinate clauses describe the details or explains the subject of the main clause.
6. 条件复句 Conditional complex sentence In conditional complex sentence, the subordinate clause states the condition and the main clause expresses the result which depends on that condition.
7. 假设复句 Hypothetical complex sentence In hypothetical complex sentence, the subordinate clause propose a hypothesis and the main clause explains the effect of that hypothesis.
8. 目的复句 Purposive complex sentence In purposive complex sentence, the subordinate clause states the purpose, and the main clause explains the action taken for this purpose.
9. 因果复句 Causative complex sentence In causative complex sentence, the subordinate clause explains the reason, and the main clause shows the result.
10. 转折复句 Adversative complex sentence In adversative complex sentence, the first clause is the subordinate and the second is the main clause, and they express the opposite meanings to each other.
11. 让步复句 Concessive complex sentence According to the information given in the concession clause, the things mentioned in the main clause are surprising and unexpected.
12. 取舍复句 Preference complex sentence In preference complex sentence, two clauses put forward 2 different actions. The subject prefers one of them more than the other. The subordinate clause indicates rejecting, and the main clause indicates accepting.
