Exploring Complex Sentences and Their Components

This video tutorial by JT covers the basics of complex sentences, including the definitions and examples of independent and dependent clauses. It explains how to form complex sentences using these clauses and the role of subordinating conjunctions. The tutorial also discusses the correct use of commas in complex sentences, providing examples and exercises for practice.

What is the first step in understanding complex sentences according to the video?

• Identifying subordinating conjunctions

• Writing down the clauses

• None of the above

• Learning about nouns and verbs

What is required to form a complex sentence?

• Two independent clauses

• Three independent clauses

• Two dependent clauses

• One independent clause and one dependent clause

What does an independent clause represent in a complex sentence?

• The main train

• The caboose

• The train engine

• The passenger

Which clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence?

• Neither can stand alone

• Both can stand alone

• Dependent clause

• Independent clause

What example is used to illustrate an independent clause in the video?

• After Jane came home from St. Louis

• Jimbo smashed it with his shoe

• The snail crawled along the sidewalk

• While the snail crawled along the sidewalk

Which conjunction is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Both A and B

• Although

• But

What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To add additional independent clauses

• To conclude the sentence

• To introduce an independent clause

Where should a comma be placed when the dependent clause comes first in a sentence?

• After the dependent clause

• Before the independent clause

• Before the dependent clause

• No comma is needed

What happens if the independent clause is placed first in a complex sentence?

• Two commas are needed

• No comma is needed

• A comma is needed before the independent clause

• A comma is needed after the independent clause

Which of the following is a correct example of a complex sentence from the video?

• I only made coffee since you already had breakfast

• I only made coffee, since you already had breakfast

• Since you already had breakfast, I only made coffee

• Since you already had breakfast I only made coffee