Why is it important to use a variety of sentence types in writing?
Complex Sentences

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To make writing sound more formal
To keep the reader engaged and make the text lively
To ensure the writing is grammatically correct
To increase the word count of the text
2.
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What is a characteristic of an independent clause?
It always starts with a conjunction
It cannot stand alone as a sentence
It is always part of a complex sentence
It has a subject and a verb and can stand alone
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
Because she had to work
Joanna missed the football game
I have a test tomorrow
My favorite dessert is ice cream
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How can an independent clause and a dependent clause be combined?
By using a colon
By placing them in separate sentences
By using a conjunction
By using a semicolon
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation is needed when a complex sentence begins with a dependent clause?
A semicolon
No punctuation is needed
A period
A comma
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
Although I would rather play, I need to read.
Go to the library, and choose a great book.
Joanna missed the football game.
I have a very long essay to write this week.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What distinguishes a compound sentence from a complex sentence?
A compound sentence contains only dependent clauses
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses
A compound sentence contains one independent and one dependent clause
A compound sentence always starts with a conjunction
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