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Flashcards on Complex sentences
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What is the definition of a complex sentence?
A sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
What is an independent clause?
A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on the independent clause for meaning.
What is a subordinating conjunction?
A word or phrase that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.
Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.
Although, because, if, while, etc.
What is a complex sentence structure?
Independent clause + subordinating conjunction + dependent clause.
What is the purpose of using complex sentences?
To add variety, complexity, and depth to writing.
What are the punctuation rules for complex sentences?
Use a comma before the subordinating conjunction if the dependent clause comes first. No comma is needed if the independent clause comes first.
What happens if you don't use proper punctuation in a complex sentence?
It can lead to confusion and change the meaning of the sentence.
What are some common mistakes to avoid when using complex sentences?
Run-on sentences, comma splices, and fragments.
What is the effect of using complex sentences in persuasive writing?
It can make arguments more compelling and provide supporting evidence.
In which types of writing are complex sentences commonly used?
Essays, research papers, and formal writing assignments.
What is the opposite of a complex sentence?
A simple sentence that consists of only one independent clause.
Which conjunction can be used to join two independent clauses without making the sentence complex?
A coordinating conjunction, such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.
What kind of sentence structure is Я пішов до кіно, бо хотів подивитися новий фільм.?
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What is the definition of a complex sentence?
A sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
A sentence that is difficult to understand.
A sentence with multiple independent clauses.
A sentence with no dependent clauses.
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What is an independent clause?
A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
A clause that cannot stand alone.
A clause that always begins with a subordinating conjunction.
A clause that depends on another clause for meaning.
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What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on the independent clause for meaning.
A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
A clause that always begins with a subordinating conjunction.
A clause that does not depend on any other clause for meaning.
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What is a subordinating conjunction?
A word or phrase that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.
A word or phrase that connects two independent clauses.
A word or phrase that ends a sentence.
A word or phrase that begins a sentence.
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What are the punctuation rules for complex sentences?
Use a comma before the subordinating conjunction if the dependent clause comes first. No comma is needed if the independent clause comes first.
Use a comma after the subordinating conjunction.
Use a comma before and after the subordinating conjunction.
No punctuation is needed in a complex sentence.
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What is the opposite of a complex sentence?
A simple sentence that consists of only one independent clause.
A compound sentence that consists of two independent clauses.
A sentence with no clauses.
A sentence that is difficult to understand.
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What is the effect of using complex sentences in persuasive writing?
It can make arguments more compelling and provide supporting evidence.
It can make arguments less convincing.
It has no effect on persuasive writing.
It can confuse the reader.
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What kind of sentence structure is 'I went to the store because I needed groceries.'?
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Fragment
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What is the purpose of using complex sentences?
To add variety, complexity, and depth to writing.
To make writing simpler and easier to understand.
To confuse the reader.
To shorten the length of a sentence.
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What are some common mistakes to avoid when using complex sentences?
Run-on sentences, comma splices, and fragments.
Using too many conjunctions.
Avoiding complex sentences altogether.
Using only simple sentences.
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