More Examples of Complex Sentences:
1. With the sun setting over the horizon, casting long shadows across the field, the farmer slowly made his way back to the farmhouse.
* Independent Clause: The farmer slowly made his way back to the farmhouse.
* Dependent Clause: With the sun setting over the horizon, casting long shadows across the field.
2. Because the train was delayed, we missed our connecting flight and had to wait for hours at the airport.
* Independent Clause: We missed our connecting flight and had to wait for hours at the airport.
* Dependent Clause: Because the train was delayed.
3. While she was reading the book, she noticed a strange symbol on the cover.
* Independent Clause: She noticed a strange symbol on the cover.
* Dependent Clause: While she was reading the book.
4. Although he was tired, he continued to work until late into the night.
* Independent Clause: He continued to work until late into the night.
* Dependent Clause: Although he was tired.
5. If you study hard, you will succeed on the exam.
* Independent Clause: You will succeed on the exam.
* Dependent Clause: If you study hard.
6. As the storm approached, the birds flew away in search of shelter.
* Independent Clause: The birds flew away in search of shelter.
* Dependent Clause: As the storm approached.
7. Since she loves to travel, she plans to visit all seven continents.
* Independent Clause: She plans to visit all seven continents.
* Dependent Clause: Since she loves to travel.
8. When the phone rang, he was just about to leave the house.
* Independent Clause: He was just about to leave the house.
* Dependent Clause: When the phone rang.
9. Because he is a talented musician, he is always in demand for concerts.
* Independent Clause: He is always in demand for concerts.
* Dependent Clause: Because he is a talented musician.
10. Even though the movie was long, she was completely engrossed in the plot.
* Independent Clause: She was completely engrossed in the plot.
* Dependent Clause: Even though the movie was long.
Note: These examples demonstrate various subordinating conjunctions and their use in constructing complex sentences.