Conditional Sentences
Q: If I had studied harder, I ____ have passed the exam.
Did You Know?
This is a COMPLEX SENTENCE. It contains one independent clause ('I took to my heels') and one dependent clause ('When I saw the snake'). The subordinating conjunction 'When' shows the time relationship between the two actions. The dependent clause provides context for the main action. Complex sentences often place the dependent clause first for emphasis, followed by a comma.
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