PPT-Sentence

Types A sentence can be defined as a group of words expressing a complete thought A clause is defined as a group of words containing a subject and a predicate Subject and Predicate. S. S. F. S. S. F. F. F. Each of the following word groups is a sentence fragment. In your notebook, rewrite the fragment into a complete sentence. You may add words before, after, or both before and after. You may use any end punctuation mark, along with any commas you may need in the sentence.. Mrs. Harris. English 9. Sentence Structures. There are many different ways to organize words into sentences. Or, words can be organized into sentences in many different ways.. There are no step by step instructions to putting together sentences. UWC Writing Workshop. Spring 2014. Let’s see what’s out there…. Basics of Sentence Structure. Comma Splices. Sentence Fragments. Verbs . Use Interesting Verbs. Use Verbs You Know. Don’t Use Passive Voice. A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.. Examples. :. The students finished class, and they went to lunch.. Kevin did not want to hurt Kathy's feelings so he said nothing about her mistake.. Simple sentence. One independent clause. I love English!. Compound Sentences . Two independent clauses joined with a comma and conjunction. I love to write. , but . I also love to read. !. Complex sentence. . contains . one independent clause/ main clause . an. d at least one dependent clause.. Example: .  . The dinner was burned . because she had forgotten it.. Independent c: The dinner was burned. Dependent c: (because) she had forgotten it. How do I make my writing interesting and sophisticated?. Writers . need the ability to tell the difference between an independent and a dependent clause. . An . independent clause can stand alone as a completed thought and sentence. . Front Loaded Sentences. Present the subject and verb in the initial position, followed by a variety of modifying phrases.. Example: Dr. . Zhivago. is a typical David Lean film, with panoramic scenes, larger-than-life characters, and universal implications.. On the SOL essay, graders will look for . varied. sentence structure. . Simple. Compound. Complex. Compound - Complex. Complete Sentences. To write a complete sentence, you must include:. Capitalized first word. A construction shift . resembles. . misplaced. . modifiers. in . that. the modifier . is. in the . wrong. place, but the construction shifts . require. no . words. to . be. . changed. . . Instead. essays can . give it life and rhythm. Too many sentences with the same structure and length can grow monotonous for readers. Varying sentence style and structure can also reduce repetition and add emphasis. Long sentences work well for incorporating a lot of information, and short sentences can often maximize crucial points. . DGP – Sentence 12 Day 1 Punctuation and Capitalization Sentence my uncle from pittsburgh pennsylvania recent bougt a boat witch he will keep on our lake Word Bank: capital letter (3) period (1) DGP – Sentence 1 Day 1 Punctuation and Capitalization Sentence meny studants work on the star are skool newspaper Word Bank: capital letter (3) comma (1) period (1) (1) Discuss and Compare Herr Liszt made a hissing sound through his teeth and shook his head angrily.. He had hoped that Maria would take his side in the campaign to get away from Out-With, but he could see where her loyalties really lay. .