Combining Two Short Sentences Into One Longer Sentence (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What is the main benefit of combining short sentences?
What is the main benefit of combining short sentences?
It avoids choppy, disconnected style
What is the word 'but' particularly useful for when combining sentences?
What is the word 'but' particularly useful for when combining sentences?
Showing contrast or opposition
When combining sentences with 'but', what should you use instead of repeating the subject?
When combining sentences with 'but', what should you use instead of repeating the subject?
Pronouns
What is the word 'who' perfect for when joining two sentences?
What is the word 'who' perfect for when joining two sentences?
Adding info about the same person
What is a main clause in a complex sentence?
What is a main clause in a complex sentence?
A clause that can stand alone
What is a subordinate clause in a complex sentence?
What is a subordinate clause in a complex sentence?
Cannot stand alone as a sentence
In 'Miriam Makeba spent years in exile', what type of clause is this?
In 'Miriam Makeba spent years in exile', what type of clause is this?
Main clause
What is the word 'when' ideal for when combining sentences?
What is the word 'when' ideal for when combining sentences?
Showing time relationships
What does the word 'if' allow you to show when joining sentences?
What does the word 'if' allow you to show when joining sentences?
Conditional relationships
What punctuation is often needed when adding subordinate clauses?
What punctuation is often needed when adding subordinate clauses?
Commas