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Mr.Rowe's notes on sentences
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is clause? | A clause is a sentence that has both a subject and a predicate.It may or may not complete a thought. |
| list the two types of clauses | dependent and independent |
| what is a independent clause? | has both a subject and predicate and completes a thought |
| what is a dependent clause? | has both a subject and a predicate but does not complete a thought |
| list three common subordinators | although, when, because |
| what is an example of an dependent clause ? | EX-when sue ate a pice of candy, |
| what is an example of an independent ?a | EX-Sue ate a piece of candy. |
| what is phrase? | A phrase is a group of words that NEVER have a noun/verb pair together. if a phrase is long & begins a sentence, follow the comma |
| list the two types of phrases | prepositional phrase participle phrase |
| give three example of a prepositional phrase | according to the weather forecast across many deserts a after may tries |
| give three example of a participle phrase | fond of brushing her are she alway a silky locks. the trash can sat in the corner, brimming with trash. Ron loved his new hiking shoes, he even wore the to church. |
| define a simple sentence | a simple sentence can have many subjects /predicates, but it only competes one thought.It has just one independent clause! |
| example of a simple sentence with a phrase | EX-john went to the park |
| example of a simple sentence with a compound predicate | EX-john,bubba,and mary lou went for a very long walk in the crowed park |
| define a compound sentence | 1.a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses and is joined by a FANBOYS 2.for,and,nor,but,or,yet,so. 3.unless it is a very short compound sentence, place a comma before the FANBOYS |
| example of a compound sentence | EX-I like pie and i also enjoy ice cream |
| list FANBOY | FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO |
| define a complex sentence | a dependent clause(or subordinate clause)has both a subject and predicate but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.Most dependent clauses are introduced by words like:because, although,when,if,while,which,andsience...th |
| what is another name for dependent clause? | subordinate |
| example of complex sentence-dependent clause first | dependent clause+independent clause=comma |
| example of complex sentence independent clause first | independent clause+dependent clause=no comma |
| what is a fragment sentence | it is part of sentence that is written as if it were a complete sentence. |
| example of a fragment sentence missing a predicate | 1.the student on Rolling Thunder . |
| example of a fragment sentence missing a subject | 2.jumping off tables in the cafeteria |
| what is a run on sentence? | this is two or more sentences written as though it were a single sentence |
| example of a run on sentence | i love to ski, the runs at bogus are amazing! |
| how do you fix a run on sentence | 1.add a period 2.add a semi-colon!OR...create a compound sentence |
| write a sentence that separates two adjectives used together (Rule 1) | Playing time on my basketball team is divided between Paige, Mac, and myself. |
| Write three different compound sentences with different FANBOYS (rule 2) | add played goalie, and ash played center |
| write a sentence that uses a noun of direct address (rule3) | Marta, do your chores |
| Begin a sentence with an interjection(Rule 4A) | yes, i can go tomorrow |
| Begin a sentence with a preposition phrase (Rule 4C) | under the pergola, ,my dogs took a nap |
| begin a sentence with a participle phrase (Rule 4D) | Tiring from the long runs was lapped by everyone |
| Begin a sentence with a subordinate (dependent)no comma Used! | while i am in my english classy feel like a king |
| write a sentence that uses an appositive(Rule 5) | i was talking to Mrs.Williams,the reading teacher, then I threw up |
| write a sentence with extra information(Rule 6) | Marta,without a doubt ,is the most attractive women on earth |
| write a sentence with a city and state in the middle of the sentence (rule7) | the great thing about Boise,Idaho,is the wonderful My birthday is June 30 and i expect a present |
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2006marta
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