THE BIG PLUS SIGN (+) IS THE CONNECTOR.

In English, we call that connector a ​CONJUNCTION​.

 A ​dependent clause​ cannot stand alone as a
complete sentence, even if it has a subject and a
verb. ​It is an incomplete sentence​.

An ​independent clause​ is a ​complete sentence​.

A dependent clause is preceded (before) by a

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION​, that acts as its
connector.

This can be words such as;

While
Eventhough
Although
Before
After
Etc.
How can you use compound or complex sentences to
show cause and effect?

Examples

Compound Sentence​:
1. ​Elize sings well​, ​so​ ​she always participates in talent
competitions at school.

Elize sings well​. (simple and complete sentence)

She always participates in talent competitions at school.
(complete sentence)
The Conjunction used is “​so​”.

Complex Sentence​:
2. ​Because​ Elize sings well​, ​she always participates in
talent competitions at school.

Because Elize sings well,​ (dependent clause-incomplete)

She always participates in talent competitions at school​.
(independent clause-complete)
The Subordinating Conjunction used is
“​Because​”.