Combining Two Short Sentences Into One Longer Sentence (Grade 10 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What are the two main benefits of combining sentences effectively?
What are the two main benefits of combining sentences effectively?
Improved fluency & better variety
What type of word is 'but' when used to combine sentences?
What type of word is 'but' when used to combine sentences?
Coordinating conjunction
Where should you place a comma when using 'but' to join two clauses?
Where should you place a comma when using 'but' to join two clauses?
Before 'but'
What is 'who' specifically used for when combining sentences?
What is 'who' specifically used for when combining sentences?
Adding info about a person
Which part of a complex sentence can stand alone as a complete thought?
Which part of a complex sentence can stand alone as a complete thought?
Main clause
In 'Mark, who felt ill, went home', which is the subordinate clause?
In 'Mark, who felt ill, went home', which is the subordinate clause?
who felt ill
What type of relationship does 'when' show when combining sentences?
What type of relationship does 'when' show when combining sentences?
Time relationship
What does 'if' express when joining two sentences?
What does 'if' express when joining two sentences?
A condition or cause-and-effect
Why should you use pronouns when combining sentences?
Why should you use pronouns when combining sentences?
To avoid awkward repetition
Which connecting word is used specifically for conditions?
Which connecting word is used specifically for conditions?
if