Sentences
types
types
What sentence has one independent clause?
A simple sentence
What is the first sentence in a paragraph usually called?
Topic sentence
Give one transition word used to add ideas
Also / Furthermore / In addition
Why is structure variety important in writing?
It makes writing more interesting and less boring
Fix: “I like football I play every day.”
I like football, and I play every day
What sentence combines two ideas with a joining word like “and” or “but”?
Compound sentence
What helps connect ideas between sentences?
Transition words
What transition word shows contrast?
However / But / On the other hand
What happens if every sentence sounds the same?
The writing becomes repetitive or boring.
Fix: “She likes music because she sings.”
She likes music because singing helps her relax
What sentence has one main idea and one supporting idea?
Complex sentence
Why should paragraphs have different lengths sometimes?
To improve flow and keep readers interested
What transition word shows a result?
Therefore / As a result
Name one way to create structure variety.
Use different sentence lengths and types
Improve: “I was tired. I still finished homework.”
Although I was tired, I still finished my homework
What sentence contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause?
Compound-complex sentence
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?
To wrap up the main idea
Which transition would compare ideas?
Similarly / Likewise
Why mix short and long sentences?
To improve rhythm and keep the reader engaged
Improve: “The movie was good. It was funny.”
The movie was good because it was funny and entertaining
Why do writers use sentence variety?
To make writing clearer, smoother, and more interesting
What makes a paragraph well organized?
Clear ideas, transitions, and a strong topic sentence
Give a transition that introduces an example
For example / For instance
How can structure variety improve an essay?
It keeps readers interested and improves flow
Rewrite: “School is hard. I still try.”
Even though school is hard, I still try my best