College Writing 3-1

Writing Assignment 2 37
Complex Sentences
Earlier in this chapter, you studied and discussed the differences
between spoken and written English. ln your academic writing, you
will use more formal English. First,you will use appropriate vocabulary.
Next, you will write complex sentences.
When you speak, you do not have to pay attention to sentence
structure and punctuation because your listeners cannot "see" what
you say. ln addition, they can always ask you questions if they need
clarification during a conversation. However, when you write, your
readers have only your written language; you will not be there to
answer their questions.Therefore, your sentences need to be clear and
grammatically correct.
A complex sentence combines two or more clauses: at least an
independent clause and a dependent clause, which is also called a
subordinate clause.
, Senten(es
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i 1. Consumers pay attention to ads. i
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: (5) (V)
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, e. Marketers will use beautiful
: women in their ads. '.
(S) (V)
Explanations
An independent clause (lC) is a
group of words with at least a
subject (5) and a verb (V), and it
expresses a complete idea or
thought.
3.
(s) (v)
Some marketers use surprising
stimuli in magazine ads.
(s) (v)
4. Most consumers prefer
colorful ads.