complex sentence

complex sentence (helsetning med leddsetning): a complex sentence consists of a main clause with at least one associated subordinate clause. E.g. (the subordinate clauses are underlined) The social worker was older than she had expected. They both knew why she was here. If it had to be done, she was sure that Mrs Henderson would do a good enough job of it. She posted her application, enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope.