Exploring Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound, and Complex

What is the primary reason for learning different sentence structures according to the video?

• To pass the time during the exam

• To impress the examiner with vocabulary

• To meet exam board criteria for sentence variety

• To write longer essays

What is a defining feature of a simple sentence?

• It contains multiple clauses

• It is always a question

• It must have a conjunction

• It contains one piece of information

What does a simple sentence need to be considered complete?

• A conjunction

• One clear piece of information

• A complex structure

• Multiple clauses

How do you form a compound sentence?

• By using complex vocabulary

• By adding a period between two simple sentences

• By using a conjunction to join two simple sentences

• By inserting a comma between two clauses

Which conjunction is used in the compound sentence example provided?

• Because

• Or

• But

• And

What is the initial conjunction used in the example of a complex sentence?

• Although

• And

• But

• Because

What marks the separation of ideas in a complex sentence?

• A comma

• An exclamation mark

• A conjunction at the start

• A period

What is the effect of starting a complex sentence with a conjunction?

• It makes the sentence simpler

• It links two unrelated ideas

• It confuses the reader

• It separates two ideas with a comma

Which type of sentence structure can create a strong impact with brevity?

• Simple sentence

• Passive sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

Why is it important to use a variety of sentence structures in writing?

• To enhance the impact on the reader

• To avoid using conjunctions

• To simplify the content

• To make the text longer