Mastering Sentence Structure and Compound Sentences

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Writing good essays

• Understanding phrases and clauses

• Learning new vocabulary

• Improving reading skills

Which of the following is an example of a phrase?

• On the street

• Canada is the world's second largest country

• He enjoys listening to music

• When the sun sets

What makes a clause different from a phrase?

• A clause contains a subject and a verb

• A clause is always incomplete

• A clause is a single word

• A clause cannot be part of a sentence

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• Andrew plays guitar and teaches music lessons

• Andrew and his sister teach music lessons for children

• All of the above

• Andrew plays classical guitar for elderly people at a retirement home every weekend

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with no verbs

Which of the following is NOT one of the FANBOYS conjunctions?

• For

• And

• Because

• Yet

What is the primary function of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

• To separate items in a list

• To end a sentence

• To join two independent clauses

• To indicate a pause

In the sentence 'I did most of the work on the presentation; I deserve a higher mark than my partner,' what is the relationship between the two clauses?

• Contrast

• Cause and effect

• Comparison

• Time sequence

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb?

• She loves to dance; she always feels tired the next day, however.

• She loves to dance, however; she always feels tired the next day.

• She loves to dance; she always feels tired the next day however.

• She loves to dance; however, she always feels tired the next day.

What is the purpose of using different methods to combine sentences in academic writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To show a range of language skills

• To make sentences shorter

• To avoid using punctuation