Complex sentences in #englishgrammar #shorts

The video tutorial explains the difference between independent and dependent clauses. An independent clause contains a subject, a verb, and forms a complete thought, while a dependent clause also has a subject and a verb but does not form a complete thought. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial further demonstrates how to combine these clauses to form complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions, such as 'if'.

What is a key characteristic of an independent clause?

• It contains a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought.

• It is a complete thought with a subject and a verb.

• It always starts with a subordinating conjunction.

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• I will stay home.

• If it rains.

• The sun is shining.

• She is reading.

How can you form a complex sentence?

• By using only independent clauses.

• By using only dependent clauses.

• By placing a dependent clause before or after an independent clause.

• By joining two independent clauses with a comma.

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

• To connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.

• To separate two independent clauses.

• To end a sentence.

• To start a sentence.

Which word in the sentence 'If it rains, I will stay home' is the subordinating conjunction?

• rains

• If

• home

• stay