Sentence Types
“Ms. Rudolfo teaches all day.”
Is this a complex, compound, or simple sentence?
Simple
Define “Sentence Fragment”
A sentence fragment is punctuated like a sentence, but does not express a complete thought, and is grammatically incomplete.
To keep your sentences interesting, you want to _______ your sentences.
Vary
If you only use _______ _______ sentences, your writing can sound childish and stilted.
Short simple
Definition of a clause
A clause is a group of words, which contain a subject and a predicate; a clause can be either independent or dependent.
Fill in the blanks:
You should avoid using sentence fragments in ________pieces of writing.
Formal
How can you start this sentence in a different way?
“Harry felt horrible going to the doctor.”
Going to the doctor, Harry felt horrible!
Why shouldn’t you be able to only use long complex sentences?
Your writing will become lengthy and difficult to follow.
Create a compound-complex sentence.
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One example of a piece of writing we should not use sentence fragments in
Academic writing (essays, news articles, theses, etc)
Name 3 ways you can vary your sentences.
Adverb/Adjectives
Verb ending in -ing
Dependent Clauses
Ideally.. which sentences should you use?
A. Short Simple B. Long Complex. C. Medium Length D. All of the Above
D. All of the above
What are the different types of sentences?
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
Fictional literature, narrative writings, etc.
How can you vary this this sentence beginning?
As they didn't have enough money they spent their holidays at home last year.
Not having enough money, they spent their holidays at home last year.
Is there such thing as a perfect sentence length?
No!