Advanced English Grammar Techniques

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What is an example of a complex sentence with a subordinate clause?

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Although she was tired, she continued to work hard.

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What is the purpose of using the passive voice?

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To emphasize the action over the subject and in formal contexts.

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How can inversion be used in writing?

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To make writing sound more formal or literary and emphasize a point.

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What is an example of a conditional sentence?

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If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended.

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What is the function of relative clauses?

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To add additional information to a sentence and create more complex ideas.

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How can parentheses, dashes, or commas be used in writing?

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To add extra detail, clarify a point, or present a less formal tone.

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What is the role of modal verbs in writing?

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To express certainty, possibility, necessity, or obligation in a sophisticated manner.

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What is an example of parallelism in writing?

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The company is growing rapidly, efficiently, and consistently.

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How can advanced transitions and conjunctive adverbs be used?

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To add sophistication and coherence to arguments.

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What is the purpose of using ellipsis in writing?

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To create emphasis, a more conversational tone, or leave room for the reader to infer meaning.