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The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Sentence-Sentence Classes
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 19, 2013
Sentence Classes
We have now reviewed how we construct sentences and have analyzed them in terms of structure. Another sentence classification describes why we wrote the sentences in the first place....more
Sentence Classes
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Sentence-Compound Comples Sentences
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 18, 2013
Compound-complex Sentences
The fourth and final sentence structure is the compound-complex sentence. Now that we have an idea of the other sentence types, the forbidding “Compound-Complex” title shouldn’t cause much trepidation. Just as two or more simple sentences formed compound ones, compound-complex sentences are nothing more than...more
Compound-complex Sentences
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Sentence-Complex Sentences
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 17, 2013
Complex Sentences
As we encounter the third kind of sentence, we can put our knowledge of dependent and independent clauses to the test.
Complex sentences contain one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. By using the sentence constructions so far reviewed, we hope to show a logical progression from simple to complex....more
Complex Sentences
As we encounter the third kind of sentence, we can put our knowledge of dependent and independent clauses to the test.
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Sentence-Compound Sentences
By OFW chief editor:
John Courtney
Publish Date: June 16, 2013
Compound Sentences
A compound sentence contains two or more clauses or simple sentences. These may be connected by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation. (A traditional mnemonic device to remember coordinating conjunctions is FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.)
I wanted to practice a jig....more
Compound Sentences
A compound sentence contains two or more clauses or simple sentences. These may be connected by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation. (A traditional mnemonic device to remember coordinating conjunctions is FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.)
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Sentence-Simple Sentences
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 15, 2013
Simple Sentences
Simple Sentences
The simple sentence is the most natural sentence structure. It contains a single clause, usually consisting of only a subject and predicate.
Jenny ate a dog.
Peter stole another billfold. ...more
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Sentence
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 14, 2013
What is a sentence? A sentence is a construction of clauses. A sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period, question, or exclamation mark. Examples:
What is a sentence? A sentence is a construction of clauses. A sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period, question, or exclamation mark. Examples:
I go.
Jackdaws love my big sphinx of quartz....more
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Clause 5
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 13, 2013
How to punctuate essential/nonessential clauses
To surround a clause with commas or not will depend on the clause’s nature. This detail can be an unexpected gift for a weary writer when laboring on rewrite. If a sentence contains a well-defined common noun, the nonessential clause is often a mere accessory. And “accessories” can be pruned to tighten the prose. ...more
How to punctuate essential/nonessential clauses
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Clause 4
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 12, 2013
Essential and nonessential clauses
The construction of a sentence determines if a clause is essential or nonessential. Unlike other mind-boggling aspects of English grammar, the distinction between these is gentle on the mind and easy to remember. We need essential clauses to clarify a sentence. On the other hand, a nonessential clause adds detail the writer might want to include for a number of reasons, but it’s not necessary to improve meaning. In other words: A nonessential clause can often be deleted without changing its sense. ...more
Essential and nonessential clauses
The construction of a sentence determines if a clause is essential or nonessential. Unlike other mind-boggling aspects of English grammar, the distinction between these is gentle on the mind and easy to remember. We need essential clauses to clarify a sentence. On the other hand, a nonessential clause adds detail the writer might want to include for a number of reasons, but it’s not necessary to improve meaning. In other words: A nonessential clause can often be deleted without changing its sense. ...more
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Clause 3
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 11, 2013
Dependent clauses
Some clauses are groups of words that, although sporting a subject and verb, do not express a complete thought. These are dependent or subordinate clauses. They add information to the sentence by acting as an adjective, adverb, or noun (hence the terms adjective clauses, adverb clauses, and noun clauses). Often, a conjunction introduces a dependent clause. ...more
Dependent clauses
Some clauses are groups of words that, although sporting a subject and verb, do not express a complete thought. These are dependent or subordinate clauses. They add information to the sentence by acting as an adjective, adverb, or noun (hence the terms adjective clauses, adverb clauses, and noun clauses). Often, a conjunction introduces a dependent clause. ...more
The Rules of Writing-Syntax-The Clause 2
By OFW chief editor:
Carlos J Cortes And Renée Miller
Publish Date: June 10, 2013
Independent clauses
An independent clause—also called a primary, main, or principal clause—is a group of words that contains a subject and verb, expresses a complete thought, and can stand alone as a sentence.
Mary shuffled back to the hut. ...more
Independent clauses
An independent clause—also called a primary, main, or principal clause—is a group of words that contains a subject and verb, expresses a complete thought, and can stand alone as a sentence.
Mary shuffled back to the hut. ...more
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