Edit the Sentence
What changes, if any, should be make to the following sentence?
Recently I have been watching a lot of movies.
Recently, I have been watching a lot of movies.
(comma after recently=Introductory Adverb)
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
IC
ex) The weather has been nice this week.
Write a sentence using lists.
ex) I like books, TV shows, and movies.
What changes, if any, should be make to the following sentence?
St. Patrick's day was celebrated on March 17th; however, I am wearing green today.
No change
IC; (transition), IC
What does the acronym SWABI stand for?
since, when/while, after, because, if
DC, IC
ex) Since it is Friday, our class is playing a game.
Write a sentence with a nonessential clause (extra detail).
ex) Mrs. Jakubowski, who is my favorite teacher, teaches English 10.
What changes, if any, should be make to the following sentence?
To stay on track I do my homework before the due date.
To stay on track, I do my homework before the due date.
DC, IC
Which sentence pattern needs a FANBOYS?
IC, (FANBOYS) IC
IC;IC
I like warm weather; I do not like cold weather.
Write a sentence that includes an independent clause and a dependent clause.
ex) After this class, I am going to lunch.
What changes, if any, should be make to the following sentence?
While, I am doing the dishes I listen to music.
While I am doing the dishes, I listen to music.
What does the acronym THAMO stand for?
therefore, however, although, moreover, otherwise
IC, (FANBOYS) IC
I am excited for spring break, but I will miss my English class.
Write a compound sentence.
ex) I can't wait for spring break, and it is next week.
IC; IC
IC, FANBOYS IC
What changes, if any, should be make to the following sentence?
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
No change
IC, (FANBOYS) IC
Which sentence pattern is associated with transitions?
IC; (transition), IC
IC; (TRANSITION), IC
I know my sentence patterns; therefore, I will do well at this game.
Use a SWABI in a sentence.
ex) Since I am studying my sentence structures, I can write a sentence with a SWABI.