Writing Complex Sentences with Subordinating Conjunctions

The video tutorial explains how to write complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions. It covers the structure of complex sentences, the role of independent and dependent clauses, and the importance of using commas. The tutorial introduces the AAWWUBBIS acronym to remember common subordinating conjunctions and provides practical examples to illustrate their use. It also discusses how to combine sentences to show chronological order and cause and effect relationships, enhancing writing clarity and sophistication.

What is the primary purpose of using subordinating conjunctions in writing?

• To avoid using commas

• To confuse the reader

• To clarify the relationship between ideas

• To make sentences shorter

Which of the following is true about an independent clause?

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence

• It must always follow a dependent clause

• It always starts with a subordinating conjunction

What is a key feature of a dependent clause?

• It is always longer than an independent clause

• It contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone

• It can stand alone as a sentence

• It does not require a comma when used in a sentence

Why is a comma necessary when starting a sentence with a subordinating conjunction?

• To separate the dependent clause from the independent clause

• To make the sentence longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid grammatical errors

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Although

• And

• Since

• Because

What is the AAWWUBBIS acronym used for?

• To remember common subordinating conjunctions

• To avoid using commas

• To list all types of sentences

• To identify independent clauses

How can you improve the connection between ideas in sentences?

• By combining sentences with subordinating conjunctions

• By avoiding complex sentences

• By using more adjectives

• By writing shorter sentences

Which subordinating conjunction would best indicate a cause and effect relationship?

• After

• Although

• Because

• When

What should you check after combining sentences using subordinating conjunctions?

• If the sentence is too long

• If the sentence starts with an independent clause

• If the comma is correctly placed

• If the sentence has more than one dependent clause

What is the benefit of using complex sentences in writing?

• They make writing sound more sophisticated

• They make writing more confusing

• They reduce the number of words used

• They eliminate the need for punctuation