Understanding Complex Sentences and Conjunctions

In this video, Amy Joy teaches about complex sentences, explaining their structure, grammar, and the role of subordinating conjunctions. She covers pronunciation and punctuation, highlighting common student mistakes. The video concludes with practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is a key feature of complex sentences?

• They are always in passive voice.

• They include a subordinating conjunction and two clauses.

• They always start with a coordinating conjunction.

• They contain only one clause.

Which part of a complex sentence cannot stand alone?

• Coordinating conjunction

• Dependent clause

• Independent clause

• Main verb

What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

• To join two independent clauses

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To replace the main verb

• To change the tense of the sentence

How can the word 'since' be used in a sentence?

• To indicate a future event

• To express a condition

• To mean 'because' or 'from a point in time'

• To replace a noun

What punctuation is used when the subordinating conjunction comes first in a sentence?

• Comma

• Period

• Colon

• Semicolon

What is a common mistake when using 'although' in complex sentences?

• Using it to start a question

• Placing it at the end of a sentence

• Combining it with 'but'

• Using it without a subject

In writing, why is it important to avoid sentence fragments?

• They are too formal.

• They are grammatically incorrect.

• They make sentences too long.

• They confuse the subject and verb.