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Writing Sophisticated Sentences

Writing Sophisticated Sentences

#1: Simple Sentence n A simple sentence has one complete thought. It could have

#1: Simple Sentence n A simple sentence has one complete thought. It could have multiple subjects and verbs. n n Maggie and I like to study grammar and write sentences. A simple sentence is also called an independent clause.

Joe and Jeff rode their bikes to school and ate breakfast in the cafeteria.

Joe and Jeff rode their bikes to school and ate breakfast in the cafeteria. Jeff left his backpack in the cafeteria and returned to fetch it. Joe went to class.

#2: Compound Sentence n A compound sentence is made up of two or more

#2: Compound Sentence n A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined by one of the following: n A comma and one of the FANBOYS n n A semicolon n n I like to study grammar, and I love this class. I like to study grammar; I love this class. A semicolon and a transitional / subbordinating conjunction n I like to study grammar; therefore, I love this class.

Independent clause I love you, and you love me. Independent clause Two independent clauses

Independent clause I love you, and you love me. Independent clause Two independent clauses joined together

#3: Complex Sentence n A complex sentence is a simple sentence (independent clause) to

#3: Complex Sentence n A complex sentence is a simple sentence (independent clause) to which a part of a sentence (dependent clause) has been added. n n Because I like to study grammar, I love this class because I like to study grammar.

Dependent clause Because you love me, I love you. Independent clause A dependent clause

Dependent clause Because you love me, I love you. Independent clause A dependent clause joined to an independent clause. (The dependent clause needs the rest of the sentence for support. )

Fragment! Because you love me. A dependent clause contains a subject and verb. It

Fragment! Because you love me. A dependent clause contains a subject and verb. It begins with a subordinating conjunction, and thus it does not express a completed thought. A dependent clause is also called a subordinate clause. Dependent clauses, like babies, cannot stand alone.

A Tip on Punctuation n Since dependent clauses are only part of a sentence,

A Tip on Punctuation n Since dependent clauses are only part of a sentence, you can never connect them to another sentence with a semicolon. Semicolons are only used between two independent clauses. n n I have loved you for years ; although I never admitted it. No! I have loved you for years, although I never admitted it. OK

Common Subordinating (Dependent) Conjunctions after even if although even though as if now that

Common Subordinating (Dependent) Conjunctions after even if although even though as if now that once though whereas rather than unless whenever since because in order that before wherever until whether so that when which than in case while

#4: Compound/Complex Sentence n n A compound/complex sentence is the last and most complicated

#4: Compound/Complex Sentence n n A compound/complex sentence is the last and most complicated type of sentence. It contains at least one dependent clause and at least two independent clauses.

Dependent clause Because we are a family, I love you, and you love me.

Dependent clause Because we are a family, I love you, and you love me. 2 independent clauses A dependent clause added to two or more independent clauses

Nearly every sentence in English fits into one of these four categories, Simple Compound

Nearly every sentence in English fits into one of these four categories, Simple Compound Complex Compound/ complex

How to punctuate a complex sentence. The dependent clause can be found at the

How to punctuate a complex sentence. The dependent clause can be found at the beginning of the sentence (introductory clause) and is set off by a comma, OR it can be found at the end of the sentence where it is not generally set off by a comma. Because I study, I earn great grades because I study.

YOU NOW KNOW EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW • To write anything you want

YOU NOW KNOW EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW • To write anything you want to write • Any way you want to write it • And still get the punctuation right each time! CONGRATULATIONS!

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