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- 1what is a simple sentence?ONE main clause (who or what its about) verb (action/doing) object (consequence or what what the verb affects)
- 2what is a compound?TWO main clauses, joined by 'and' ,'but' or 'so'
remember to make main clauses interesting by building up the noun phrase and clause (add adjectives and verbs) - 3what is a complex sentence? (subordinate clause before or after the main clause)ONE main clause (a simple sentence) but with extra detail added which doesn't make sense on it own (subordinate clause)
- 4what is a complex sentence? (internal/embedded clause)the subordinate clause is in the middle of the main clause to add more information specifically to the subject of the sentence (the one doing the action)
- 5what is a complex sentence? (starting with an adverbial phrase)a subordinate clause that begins with an -ly word to describe how the main clause is completed
- 6what is a complex sentence? (beginning or ending with an -ing or -ed verb subordinate clause)the subordinate clause begins with a verb (present tense _ing, past tense -ed). a comma must separate it from the main clause weather it is before or after
- 7what is question/interrogative?curiosity. often a main clause, but any sentence form that asks for more information or a response. rhetorical questions imply a silent thinking response
- 8what is a triple?three points to build up description. often three adjectives in a row. can be three verbs in a row. could be three consecutive sentences that begin in the same way for persuasive purposes or tension.
- 9what is speech/dialogue/thought?indicating conversation or thought. must have ""to indicate the change from narration.
- 10what is fragment?one or two words. do not use to much because it is for sudden effect or mood changes. often misses out the auxiliary verb.
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