Equations
SV ; SV (underlined).
What is pattern 1?
The types of sentences this pattern joins together.
What are short, related sentences?
This is omitted because and only if it would needlessly repeat.
What is the verb?
A stylistic choice that can be applied to this pattern.
What is capitalizing the first word after the colon?
What a dash signals.
The equation for pattern 3.
What is general statement (idea) : specific statement (example)? (must be underlined)
The sentence in this quote that follows this pattern:
I held on tightly; likewise she did too. We always knew this was the worst thing that could happen to us: being set adrift in the ocean on an old door. I just though she could've made room for me; I just thought she would at least try.
What is: I just though she could've made room for me; I just thought she would at least try?
What is read it out loud?
The type of clause that must appear on either side of the colon.
What is an independent clause?
Which pattern this sentence is:
We all wanted to go to the theater, but I couldn't pay for everyone; hence, we all needed to get our own tickets.
What is pattern 1a and 1b.
Both equations for pattern 1b.
What is SV, conjunction SV; SV or SV; SV, conjunction SV? (all underlined).
What this clause is:
The reason for the broken yardage.
What is a fragment or dependent clause.
The "type" of sentence this is.
What is a compound sentence with elliptical construction?
What "type" of sentence is this?
What is a compound sentence with an explanatory statement. (clauses separated by a colon)
When you use pattern 1c.
When you have 3 or more short, parallel, independent clauses of the same idea.
The equation for pattern 2.
SV DO or SC; S , DO or SV. (all underlined).
The "type" of sentence this pattern is.
What is a compound sentence with a semicolon and no conjunction.
Darby dined at a French restaurant;
answers may vary, but typically must use the word "one".
What is that something important or explanatory will follow?
Connect the three sentences using pattern 1b.
Fettucini is a delicious pasta.
It is a favorite dish in many European countries.
It is often associated with Italy.
A person who likes fettucini is not always Italian.
Answers will vary.
The equation for pattern 1a.
What is SV; conjunctive adverb , SV? (all underlined) The comma is optional.
It's best to use this pattern to edit sentences that convey this literary technique.
What is parallelism?
What is parallel wording?
What a first clause typically needs in this pattern.
What is an implied question?
Five conjunctive adverbs.
Answers may vary.