English Sentence Structure - English Grammar Lesson

This video tutorial from Oxford Online English teaches about English sentence structure, covering simple to complex sentences. It explains the importance of verbs, subjects, complements, and how to use adjectives and adverbs for detail. The tutorial also covers complex sentences using independent and dependent clauses, conjunctions, and relative clauses, providing examples and practice exercises.

What is the simplest form of a complete sentence in English?

• An imperative verb

• A subject and an adjective

• A noun

• A conjunction

What is a complement in a sentence?

• A word that joins two sentences

• A word or phrase that completes a sentence

• A word that modifies a verb

• A word that describes a noun

Which of the following can be a complement?

• A conjunction

• A preposition

• An article

• A noun phrase

How can you add more detail to a simple sentence?

• By removing the complement

• By changing the subject

• By using adjectives and adverbs

• By adding more verbs

What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

• To join two clauses

• To complete the sentence

• To modify a verb

• To describe a noun

What is a conjunction?

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that completes a sentence

• A word that joins two sentences or clauses

• A word that modifies a verb

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence with independent clauses?

• The cat sleeps.

• He runs and jumps.

• Although it was raining, we went out.

• She likes strawberries, but she hardly ever eats them.

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that describes a noun

• A clause that can stand alone

• A clause that modifies a verb

• A clause that needs another clause to make sense

Which conjunction is used to introduce a dependent clause?

• If

• And

• But

• Or

What is a relative clause?

• A clause that modifies a verb

• A clause that joins two independent clauses

• A clause that describes a noun using relative pronouns

• A clause that can stand alone