Mastering Sentence Structure for Effective Communication
Understanding sentence elements such as subject, predicate, end punctuation, fragments, and compound sentences is crucial for crafting clear and concise writing. A sentence must express a complete thought, start with a capital letter, and end with appropriate punctuation. Recognizing and avoiding fragments, run-ons, and ramblings ensures coherent writing. Mastering sentence structure leads to compelling and impactful communication.
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Writing Effective Sentences Sentence Elements Subject and Predicate End Punctuation Sentence Fragments Run-ons and Ramblings Compound Sentences
Compound Sentences
Sentence Elements: What makes a sentence? A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. A sentence starts with a capital letter. A sentence ends with a period, an exclamation point, or a question mark. A sentence must have a subject, which tells who or what is doing something. A sentence must also have a predicate, a verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject is doing. Complete Thought (Sentence): My cousin trains hard for every sport he plays. Incomplete Thought (Not a Sentence) A volunteer in a bright blue uniform.
Subject and Predicate: Two Important Parts! The complete subject of a sentence is who or what is doing something. Our new coach likes to keep us late after practice. My teammates and I work hard at practice. The complete predicate, a verb or verb phrase, tells what the subject is doing or what is being done to the subject. Our assistant coach carries a clipboard to practice everyday. A parent volunteer brings water, oranges, and energy bars.
End Punctuation: The Big and Powerful Punctuation Marks Declarative and Imperative sentence end with a period. Examples: I am looking forward to the movie. Go find your glasses. Interrogative sentences ask a question and end with a question mark. Example: Will we get there in time? Exclamatory Sentences show strong emotion or feeling and end with an exclamation point. Example: We are not going to make it!
Sentence Fragments: Something is Missing! A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both. Examples: Not a healthy snack. Mark and his friends from school. All the other kids.
Run-ons and Ramblings: Is it ever going to end? Run-on sentences are two or more sentences that run together. Example: The pet show was fun the crowd loved all of the dogs. A rambling sentence occurs when several sentences are connected with conjunctions such as and, or, but, and so. Example: I knew that Maya s parrot would get an award and I also thought that Lem s cat would win something but I was not so sure that Jenn s dog would do well.
Compound Sentences A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions: for and nor but or yet so Examples: My family wanted to plan a trip to Florida, but I am not a fan of hot weather. We could hike up Mount Washington, or we could drive up on the summit road.
