Syntax
What does syntax mean?
How words and sentences are arranged.
What type of sentence is this?
James looked around the peach.
Simple
What does this punctuation show?
“Look out!”
The character is speaking with strong emotion/urgency.
What is a complex sentence?
A. A sentence with only one word
B. A sentence that joins two complete thoughts
C. A sentence with a complete thought and a part that cannot stand alone
D. A sentence that always asks a question
C. A sentence with a complete thought and a part that cannot stand alone
Which sentence is more urgent?
A. James held on tightly.
B. Hold on!
B. Hold on!
What word joins the two ideas?
James was nervous, but he stayed calm.
but
What does this dialogue reveal about the character?
“We cannot possibly do this,” said the Earthworm.
He is worried, doubtful, or afraid.
When the peach began rolling into the sea, everyone became frightened.
Which part of this sentence cannot stand alone as a complete sentence?
When the peach began rolling into the sea