B1sentence structure80 preguntas
Complex word order
La regla
Longer sentences join clauses, and the joining word decides both the order inside the clause and the punctuation around it.
Recuerda
- A subordinate clause keeps statement order however it begins.
- When the subordinate clause comes first, a comma separates the two.
- Although, because, while and so are not interchangeable; each sets a different relation.
Error común que evitar
English uses one connector per relation. Although it was late, we stayed is complete, and adding but after it doubles a link the sentence already has.
Ponte a prueba
Combine five pairs of sentences with three different connectors, then practise.
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