Why is it important to vary sentence lengths and structures in writing?

Understanding Conjunctions and Sentence Structure

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English, Education
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6th - 8th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To use more words
To keep the reader engaged
To make the text longer
To confuse the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence structure contains only one independent clause?
Compound
Compound-complex
Complex
Simple
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence with a dependent clause
A sentence with no clauses
A sentence with two or more independent clauses
A sentence with one independent clause
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which conjunction is used to show a cause and effect relationship?
Or
So
But
And
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?
To replace a noun
To end a sentence
To introduce a dependent clause
To join two independent clauses
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
While
And
Although
Because
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the exercise, which conjunction was used to combine sentences with a cause and effect relationship?
Or
But
And
So
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