1. The problem involves understanding how to connect independent and dependent clauses in sentences using conjunctions and relative pronouns. 2. For independent clauses, use coordinating conjunctions like "and" or "but" to connect verbs and form compound sentences. 3. For dependent noun clauses, place them on pedestals (separate them) as they depend on the main clause. 4. For adjective and adverb dependent clauses, connect them directly to the word they describe using relative pronouns like "who" or subordinating conjunctions like "after". 5. Example: "He likes science but I like math" connects two independent clauses with "but". 6. Example: "She likes the guy who sits in the front row" connects an adjective clause "who sits in the front row" to "guy". 7. Example: "After we do homework, we will eat dinner" connects an adverb clause "After we do homework" to the main clause. This understanding helps in diagramming sentences and clarifying their structure.