Category: Sentences
233. Switching the Clauses in a Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is made up of two complete thoughts joined together with a coordinating conjunction. Each complete thought is a simple sentence, so two simple sentences make a compound sentence. Join two simple sentences with a comma and one… Read more233. Switching the Clauses in a Compound Sentence
232. Comma with But; No Comma with Because
We talked awhile back about using coordinating conjunctions to join two simple sentences. When you use a comma and one of the FANBOYS to join two simple sentences, you make a compound sentence. The word but is a coordinating conjunction;… Read more232. Comma with But; No Comma with Because
228. Punctuating Complex Sentences
A complex sentence is made up of two clauses: an independent clause and a subordinate clause. Today we will practice writing complex sentences with the subordinate clause words while, when, whenever, unless and until. Here is a complex sentence beginning… Read more228. Punctuating Complex Sentences
219. Complex Sentences Using Before and After
A complex sentence has two parts: a subordinate clause and an independent clause.The subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction.Here are two subordinating conjunctions that begin subordinate clauses: before and after. Anytime you begin a sentence with the word… Read more219. Complex Sentences Using Before and After
181. Use the Pronoun I as a Subject
A subject is the person or thing that a sentence is about. A subject does the action in a sentence. I collected colorful fall leaves for an art project.I have been studying math all weekend. In each of these sentences,… Read more181. Use the Pronoun I as a Subject
241. Declarative Sentences
A declarative sentence is a telling sentence. A declarative sentence makes a statement. A declarative sentence always ends with a period (.) . These sentences each make a statement. These are declarative sentences.Today is Monday.The school will be closed next… Read more241. Declarative Sentences
236. Highlight on Writing: Rearranging the Clauses in a Complex Sentence
A complex sentence is made up of two clauses: an independent clause and a subordinate clause. An independent clause is the main idea of the sentence and is strong enough to stand alone. The dog can stay in the yard.This… Read more236. Highlight on Writing: Rearranging the Clauses in a Complex Sentence
218. Complex Sentences Using Since and Because
A complex sentence has two parts: a subordinate clause and an independent clause.The subordinate clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction. Let’s look at what that means. The word since is a subordinating conjunction. When you begin with the word… Read more218. Complex Sentences Using Since and Because
184. Pronoun with a Compound Object
Here is a usage mistake that I hear quite frequently:Be sure to let Jeff or I know.Talk to Bob or I if you have any questions. Maybe you’ve heard this too. If you take Bob and Jeff out, these sentences… Read more184. Pronoun with a Compound Object