What is a Sentence?
What 5 things can you find in a sentence?
Subject, Predicate, Objects, Phrases, and clauses.
What are the two ways to classify a sentence?
Purpose, structure
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 (BLANK) your sentences.
Vary
If you only use (BLANK) (BLANK) sentences, your writing can sound childish and stilted.
Short simple
Find the direct/indirect objects:
Robert sent his teacher an email.
DIRECT: An Email
INDIRECT: His Teacher
“Ms. Rudolfo teaches all day.”
Is this a complex, compound, or simple sentence?
Simple
Fill in the blanks:
You should avoid using sentence fragments in (BLANK) pieces of writing.
Formal
Should this sentence be varied?
“Harry felt horrible going to the doctor.”
Yes
Why shouldn’t you be able to only use long complex sentences?
Your writing will become lengthy and difficult to follow.
Definition of a clause
A clause is a group of words, which contain a subject and predicate; a clause can be either independent or dependent/subordinate.
Identify the sentence purpose.
“Cody will take out the trash.”
Declarative
Essays, news articles, theses, etc.
When varying sentences, we never start with the:
A. Subject B. Noun C. Adjective D. Predicate
A. Subject
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
Create a sentence, and identify your independent clause.
Ms. Rudolfo please check if they’re correct I don’t know what they’ll write skskskksksksskks
-Sommer while making this
What are the four types of purposes for sentences?
Imperative, Interrrogative, Exclamatory, and Declarative.
Fictional literature, narrative writings, etc.
Why do we vary our sentences?
To keep the style of writing fluent and interesting.
Is there such thing as a perfect sentence length?
No!
Define the meaning of a sentence.
A sentence is a group of words, which expresses a statement, question, command, or wish.
Create a compound-complex sentence.
Weeeee I hope you guys got it right it’s 500 points 😼👍👍👍👍
Why do we use sentence fragments in our writing?
To add emphasis, rhythm, spice, etc to our writing.
Name 3 ways you can vary your sentences.
Create an example for each type of sentence.
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