Sentence Structures
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What type of sentence contains only one independent clause?
Simple sentence
What sentence states the main idea of a paragraph?
Topic sentence
What organizational pattern presents events in the order they happened in time?
Chronological order
In an essay outline, which section introduces the topic and usually includes the thesis statement?
Introduction
What should a writer do first when starting an essay based on a prompt?
Analyze the question
What are the conjunctions used to connect two independent clauses in forming Compound Sentences?
FANBOYS
What type of sentences explain, support, or develop the topic sentence?
Supporting sentences
A paragraph explains why students feel stressed during exams and describes the results of that stress. What pattern of organization is used?
Cause and effect
What part of an essay outline states the writer’s main argument that all body paragraphs will support?
Thesis statement
What are the key concepts in an essay prompt that show the main topic?
Content terms
What are the components of a complex sentence?
1 Independent Clause + (at least) 1 Dependent Clause
What sentence summarizes or restates the main idea at the end of a paragraph?
Concluding sentence
If a writer discusses the similarities and differences between online learning and face-to-face learning, what pattern of organization is being used?
Comparison and contrast
In an outline, where should the main supporting ideas that develop the thesis be placed?
Body paragraphs
What terms in a prompt tell the writer what action to perform (e.g., discuss, compare, evaluate)?
Directive terms
What is the structure of COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCES?
(at least) 1 Dependent Clause + 2 Independent Clauses
What term describes a paragraph in which all sentences relate to one main idea?
Unity
A writer explains how to create a simple science experiment by presenting clear stages from preparation to final results. What organizational pattern does the writer use?
Process (or sequence)
When organizing an outline, what should each body paragraph focus on to clearly support the thesis?
One main idea / one supporting point
What type of information supports a claim with facts, examples, or statistics?
Evidence
What grammatical element introduces a dependent clause in a complex sentence (e.g., because, although, while)?
Subordinating conjunction
What term describes the logical flow and connection of ideas within a paragraph?
Coherence
A writer explains how the human brain works by comparing it to a computer that stores, processes, and retrieves information. What pattern of organization is the writer using?
Analogy
Why do writers create an outline before writing an essay?
To organize ideas logically and plan the structure of the essay
What explains how the evidence supports the writer’s argument?
Reasoning