A phrase that looks like a verb, but can actually function as if it were an adjective. It can modify a noun in the same sentance.
If an author is trying to tell a story in present tense they will use words such as "Is" rather than "was", or other present tense words.
Complex sentence is formed by adding one or more subordinate (dependent) clauses to the main (independent) clause using conjunctions and/or relative pronouns.
It is c hope this helps. !