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Mastering the Mechanics of Writing

Mastering the Mechanics of Writing. Hillary Wentworth Writing Specialist Walden Writing Center. Questions and Recording. Type in the Questions box Access captioning Download slides View recording http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/415.htm. Session Overview. Parts of a sentence

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Fragments and Run-on Sentences

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Clauses

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Fragments

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Sentence Review

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SIMPLE SENTENCES with ZEST!

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3 Types of Sentences

3 Types of Sentences. 3 Kinds of Sentences. simple, compound, complex. Simple Sentences. It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own. A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb . EXAMPLES . The baby cried for food .

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Subordinating Conjunctions that Introduce Dependent Clauses for Cause and Effect:

Subordinating Conjunctions that Introduce Dependent Clauses for Cause and Effect:. When Because Since If Now That So that. by Patricia Galien http://pjgalien.wordpress.com/. Independent and Dependent Clauses. An independent clause has a subject and a verb. is a complete thought.

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Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences

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THE FOUR BASIC SENTENCES

THE FOUR BASIC SENTENCES. Delta Unit. Introduction. We communicate through spoken and written language The people in this picture are engaged in conversation. Topics of Discussion. We communicate by stating facts, making a request, asking questions, or showing feelings. Topic One.

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Grammar - Basic Overview and Tips

Grammar - Basic Overview and Tips. Fragments. What is a fragment? An incomplete sentence which does not contain a main clause. What constitutes a complete sentence? Verb: express action or links information to the subject. Subject: who or what is doing the action.

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What do you know about this picture?

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Clauses and the Building Blocks of Sentences

Clauses and the Building Blocks of Sentences. Clauses. Independent Clause Has both a subject and a verb. Makes up a complete thought, with no missing elements. Is the same as a sentence. Example: People like this school. . Dependent Clause Does not make a complete thought.

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4 Types of Sentences

4 Types of Sentences. A sentence:. A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. A declarative sentence:. A declarative sentence makes a statement or tells something. Example: James Blue was my grandfather. An interrogative sentence:.

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Complete Sentences

Complete Sentences. Look Again Lesson 5. Complete Sentences. Every sentence has two parts. A sentence must be a complete thought. The subject of a sentence is the naming part that tells WHO or WHAT The predicate begins with the verb and is the telling part.

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A group of words that expresses a complete thought

A group of words that expresses a complete thought. Buy a Hint 50 pts. Check Your Answer. I ride the school bus every day. What is a sentence ?. A group of words that does not express a complete thought. Buy a Hint 50 pts. Check Your Answer. The water in the puddle.

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Independent and Dependent Clauses

Independent and Dependent Clauses . An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought . An independent clause is a sentence. Jim studied in the cafeteria for his chemistry quiz.

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Review:

Review:. We did a nice job with independent and dependent clauses on Wednesday However, punctuation was a failure Review: What is a semicolon for? (;) When can I use a comma?. Fragments. A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.

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Punctuation Pattern Sheet

Punctuation Pattern Sheet. 1. . Independent clause. 2. ; . Independent clause. Independent clause.

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The Sentence: A Way of Thinking

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