I have to write complex sentences with some hard words like contentious, diffident, and gregarious for example. Anyone know of a web site that may help???
When I looked up the word diffident, I found the meaning.
Because diffident describes how I write English sentences, I could not give good examples.
After I practiced using diffident as a word, my self-confidence increased.
http://www.eslbee.com/sentences.htm
Here are two webpages about clauses:
http://members.cox.net/lenco1/grammarpractice/clause/clause.htm
http://members.cox.net/lenco1/grammarpractice/clause/structure.htm
When you put an independent clause (can be a sentence on its own) together with a dependent clause (has a subject and verb but isn't a sentence on its own) you have a complex sentence.
Now ... for the words ...
Go to http://www.answers.com and look each one up. In addition to definitions for each word, you will often find a sample use of the word in a phrase. (If you don't find a sample use in the first definition you see, keep scrolling down until you find one.) You can take that phrase and alter it to make a sentence you can use. For example --
http://www.answers.com/gregarious
If you'll repost with the sentences you have written, someone here will be happy to let you know if you're on the right track.
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Thanks so much bobpursley and Writeacher you're advice and websites were very very helpful!
Thank you.
You're very welcome. Go get A's!
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I'm glad you found the websites and advice provided by bobpursley and Writeacher helpful. If you still need assistance with writing complex sentences using the words "contentious," "diffident," and "gregarious," I can help you with some examples:
1. Despite their contentious relationship, they managed to find a compromise.
2. The diffident student hesitated to speak in front of the class.
3. She was known for her gregarious personality, always surrounded by friends.
Remember, when you encounter difficult words, it's always a good idea to look up their meanings and usage examples to better understand how to use them in sentences. You can find reliable definitions and sample uses of words on websites like http://www.answers.com.