Sentence Structure
I'll see you later.
Simple
Every clause, even a dependent, must contain...
A subject and a predicate
What do you call the first sentence of your introduction?
Hook
What's for dinner?
Interrogative
What is the simple subject: Brad writes poems.
Brad
This sentence structure contains two or more independent clauses and NO dependent clauses
Compound
Dependent or Independent?
"When she arrives"
Dependent
What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, Bridge and Thesis
Dang, that's a shame!
Exclamatory
What is the complete predicate: Many birds take flight during the winter.
Take flight during the winter
Because he lied, he will serve detention.
Complex
Dependent or Independent?
"I'll go tomorrow"
Independent
What three hook types have we discussed in class?
Snapshot, Funnel-In, Quote
October is a spooky month.
Declarative
What's the complete subject: I tried to do the assignment.
I
Complex
Clause or phrase?
"Before the deadline"
PHRASE
What does each letter of A.C.E. stand for?
Answer
Cite
Explain
Ew, that's disgusting!
Exclamatory
What kind of subject is displayed here: Edward, Alphonse, and Roy work well together.
Compound Subject
What sentence structure is this: One of the most common problems that beginners face is lack of coordination; another common problem is muscular aches and pains.
Compound-Complex
Locate the independent and dependent clause in this COMPLEX sentence:
Most of the albums that my parents have from the 1970s are sitting in the corner of the basement behind the broken refrigerator.
Independent: Most of the albums are sitting in the corner of the basement behind the broken refrigerator.
Dependent: that my parents have from the 1970s
Restatement of Thesis
Summarize Main Points
Mic Drop
Hey, don't do that!
Imperative
What subject ties together this compound predicate?
This household would fall apart if Fred didn't cook, clean, and do the laundry.
Fred