Why is it beneficial to use a variety of sentence structures in writing?
Varying Sentence Lengths

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It keeps the reader engaged and conveys complex ideas.
It simplifies the writing process.
It helps in avoiding grammatical errors.
It makes the text longer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which sentence type contains one independent clause?
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Compound-complex sentence
3.
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What is a compound sentence?
A sentence with multiple dependent clauses
A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
A sentence with a dependent clause
A sentence with one independent clause
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
Although
And
Since
Because
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in sentences?
To join two independent clauses
To introduce a dependent clause
To end a sentence
To replace a noun
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which conjunction would best combine these sentences: 'Many businesses are international. Speaking a foreign language may help you get a job.'?
So
Or
But
Yet
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How can you make your writing more sophisticated and interesting?
By using only complex sentences
By avoiding conjunctions
By using only simple sentences
By varying sentence lengths and structures
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