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Sentence PatternsSentence PatternsSentence Patterns
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Sentence constructionSentence constructionSubject and predicate
Nouns and pronouns
Four sentence typesFour sentence typesSimple
CompoundComplex
Compound-Complex
In this workshop, we will learn about....
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Sentence Sentence Sentence Generally, every sentence consists of Generally, every sentence consists of
a a subjectsubject and a and a predicate.predicate.
Independent clauses express a complete thought and contain a subject and a predicate.
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What is a subject and a predicate in a sentence?
Every complete sentence contains two parts: a subject and a predicate.
Examples:
1. Marshall runs.
2. Marshall and Jermaine run on the beach every morning.
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Sentence
Subject Predicate
A subject can be a noun or pronounthat is partnered with an action verb.
A predicate is a verb that expresses the subject's action or state of being.
The simple definition of a noun is: a person, place, thing, or abstract idea.
Pronouns are words that substitute for nouns.
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Four Basic Kinds of Sentences
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Simple SentenceThe most basic type of sentence is the simple sentence, which contains only one independent clause.
Example:Burger King has the best hamburgers.
A simple sentence can be as short as one word:Stop!
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Usually, the sentence has a subject as well as a predicate, and both of them may have modifiers. All of
the following are simple sentences because each contains only one clause:
1. Melt!
2. Ice melts.
3. The ice melts quickly.The most natural sentence structure is the simple sentence; it is the first kind which children learn to speak, and it remains by far the most common sentence in the spoken language.
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•Simple sentences can be very effective for grabbing a reader's attention.
•They are also useful for summing up an argument.
•Be aware: too many simple sentences can make your writing seem childish.
•When you do use simple sentences, you should add transitional phrases to connect them to the surrounding sentences.
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Compound Sentences
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses (or simple sentences) joined by coordinating conjunctions:for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
Quick Hint: Remember “FANBOYS”
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Example of a Compound Sentence
SimpleAustria is a beautiful country.
SimpleAustria has many poor people.
CompoundAustria is a beautiful country, but it
has many poor people.
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Transitional Words or PhrasesTransitional words or phrases connect one idea to another. They have different purposes.
• To Show Chronological Orderafterward, again, also, as long as, as soon as, at last, before,besides, earlier, equally important, furthermore, meanwhile, moreover, simultaneously, soon, then, therefore, too, until, when
• To Indicate Spatial Orderabove, below, beyond, elsewhere, farther on, here, near, nearby
• To Connect Examples or Show Emphasisfor example, for instance, in fact, of course, specifically, such as
• To Compare and Contrastin comparison, also, likewise, similarly, although, on the contrary, and yet, but, despite, even so, however, yet
• To Trace Cause and Effectbecause, consequently, otherwise, since, then, therefore
• To Summarizein short, in simpler terms, in summary, that is, to summarize
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For Review:An independent clause is comprised of a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.
I wrote my first novel last year.
A dependent clause is comprised of a subject and a verb, but an incomplete thought.
after I wrote my first novel last year
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Complex SentencesA complex sentence is a sentence with an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The dependent clause is introduced by either a subordinate conjunction such as although, while, or because, or a relative pronoun such as who or which.
SimpleMy friend invited me to a party. I do not want to go.
CompoundMy friend invited me to a party, but I do not want to go.
ComplexAlthough my friend invited me to a party, I do not want to go.
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A complex sentence is very different from a simple sentence or a compound sentence because it makes clear which ideas are most important.
Examples:
1. Although Tom reads novels, Jack reads comics.
2. When he was younger, Mike had many dogs.
3. Many people enjoyed the movie; however, William did not.
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Compound-complex sentence
A Compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses.
While Tom reads novels, Jack reads comics, but Sam only reads magazines.
Dependent clause Independent clause
Independent clause
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Connectors for Compound-complex sentences
Two independent clauses may be joined by coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) or conjunctive adverbs.
Examples of conjunctive adverbs:furthermore, meanwhile, therefore, hence, moreover, thus, however, and nevertheless
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Examples of compound-complex sentences
1. The manual will be helpful, and the instructions will be clear when you read them because they are well written.
2. John went to school; however, James remained home because he had a sore throat.
3. Carmelo is watching T.V, but Allen is at practice because he didnot play very well.
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Is it a simple, compound, complex, or compound-
complex sentence?
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Sentence 1Because of her disdain for the north, Wilma moved to Miami.
Simple SentenceCompound SentenceComplex SentenceCompound-Complex Sentence
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Sentence 2The three male siblings were determined to gain their independence, and each desired a dwelling of his own.
Simple Sentence Compound SentenceComplex SentenceCompound-Complex Sentence
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Sentence 3Because of the string of robberies, Cindy carries a bottle of pepper spray.
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Sentence 4Biffington is from Alabama; Wayne is from Missouri.
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Sentence 5Jamaal spends all of his money on sneakers.
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Sentence 6“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those that matter don’t mind.”
-Dr. Suess
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University Writing Center
Room A-309 N.C.B.(336)-334-7764
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pmFriday: 9:00am-12:00pm
*We take appointments; walk-ins are welcome as well.
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