Combining Sentences: Advanced Techniques

The video tutorial explains the four types of sentences in English, focusing on complex and compound-complex sentences. It describes complex sentences as having one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses, providing examples and explaining the role of subordinating conjunctions. The tutorial also covers compound-complex sentences, which combine compound and complex sentence structures. It emphasizes the importance of varying sentence types in writing to avoid monotony and enhance clarity.

What is a complex sentence composed of?

• At least two dependent clauses

• Only dependent clauses

• One independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• Two or more independent clauses

What does a dependent clause require to complete its meaning?

• An independent clause

• A coordinating conjunction

• Another dependent clause

• A simple sentence

What does a complex sentence require in terms of clauses?

• Only dependent clauses

• Only independent clauses

• Two or more independent clauses

• One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

Which subordinating conjunction can be used to start a dependent clause?

• Both A and B

• Although

• But

• And

What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

• To add a list

• To end a sentence

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To connect two independent clauses

What punctuation is needed if a sentence starts with a dependent clause?

• Period

• No punctuation

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

How can the order of clauses in a complex sentence be modified?

• The order of clauses can be inverted

• Clauses cannot be reordered

• Independent clause must always come first

• Dependent clause must always come first

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with multiple dependent clauses

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent and one dependent clause

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

Which example shows a compound-complex sentence?

• I slipped and fell on the ice.

• Because Kevin had limited experience, the company was hesitant to hire him.

• Kevin had limited experience, therefore the company was hesitant.

• When young people are exposed to violence on television, they can be influenced by what they see, therefore it is important for parents to communicate.

Why is it important to vary sentence structures in your writing?

• To focus only on simple sentences

• To avoid complexity

• To make the text longer

• To maintain reader interest and clarity