Complex Sentences and Commas

The video tutorial explains how to punctuate complex sentences by joining dependent and independent clauses. It emphasizes the use of commas when the dependent clause precedes the independent clause and lists common subordinators that begin dependent clauses. The tutorial also provides practice exercises for constructing complex sentences.

What is formed when a dependent clause is joined with an independent clause?

• A complex sentence

• A compound sentence

• A fragment

• A simple sentence

In which scenario is a comma necessary in a complex sentence?

• When the independent clause comes first

• When the dependent clause comes first

• When both clauses are independent

• When the sentence is short

What happens if the independent clause precedes the dependent clause?

• The sentence becomes a fragment

• No comma is needed

• A comma is required

• The sentence is incorrect

What is the effect of a comma in a complex sentence?

• It makes the sentence longer

• It forces a pause and clarifies meaning

• It changes the sentence structure

• It is optional and has no effect

What is the primary function of a comma in a complex sentence?

• To separate two independent clauses

• To indicate a pause between clauses

• To end a sentence

• To start a new paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a common subordinator?

• And

• While

• Because

• Although

What is the role of subordinators in a sentence?

• To start independent clauses

• To connect two independent clauses

• To begin dependent clauses

• To end sentences

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• It is warm

• Because the sun is shining

• The sun is shining, and it is warm

• The sun is shining

What is the result of memorizing common subordinators?

• Better understanding of independent clauses

• Easier identification of where to insert commas

• Ability to write longer sentences

• Improved vocabulary

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

• If the weather is nice, we will go for a walk.

• We will go for a walk if the weather is nice.

• If the weather is nice we will go for a walk.

• We will go for a walk, if the weather is nice.