Transformation of Sentences: Compound to Complex

The video tutorial explains the differences between compound and complex sentences. It describes how compound sentences consist of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while complex sentences include an independent and a dependent clause connected by a subordinating conjunction. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to transform compound sentences into complex ones, highlighting the importance of correctly using conjunctions and ensuring clauses have a subject and a verb. It also warns against common mistakes in sentence formation.

What is a key characteristic of a compound sentence?

• It lacks a subject and a verb.

• It uses a subordinating conjunction.

• It is made up of two or more independent clauses.

• It contains a dependent clause.

Which conjunction is typically used to join clauses in a compound sentence?

• Correlative conjunction

• Coordinating conjunction

• Conjunctive adverb

• Subordinating conjunction

How can you transform a compound sentence into a complex sentence?

• By replacing a coordinating conjunction with a subordinating conjunction

• By removing all conjunctions

• By adding more independent clauses

• By using a coordinating conjunction

What must a clause contain to be considered a complete clause?

• An adjective

• A preposition

• A subject and a verb

• A conjunction

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• Rick has a test today, and he hasn't studied.

• Rick hasn't studied as he had a busy weekend.

• Rick has a test today if the schedule is correct.

• Rick has a test today, but he hasn't studied.