What is the main purpose of learning the four sentence structures in English?

Understanding Sentence Structures in English

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To memorize grammar rules
To communicate information naturally and effectively
To write longer essays
To improve vocabulary
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a simple sentence composed of?
A subject and a verb
Two independent clauses
An independent clause with a dependent clause
A subject, verb, and object
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?
I slept and he ate.
When he arrived, I was asleep.
I bought a car because I was tired.
I slept.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are compound sentences formed?
By using a relative pronoun
By joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon
By joining an independent clause with a dependent clause
By using only a subject and a verb
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
When
Because
And
Which
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a complex sentence made of?
Two independent clauses
An independent clause and a dependent clause
A subject, verb, and object
A subject and a verb
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word can start a dependent clause?
And
Or
Because
But
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