Simple Sentences and Fragments

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Simple Sentences and Fragments 8th Writing - Grammar

Example: I enjoyed eating cake on my birthday. SIMPLE SENTENCE One independent clause MAY contain any number of phrases CANNOT contain dependent clauses Example: I enjoyed eating cake on my birthday. Independent Clause Prepositional Phrase

Examples Look at the following examples. All of them are simple sentences. Underline the IC once, and the phrases twice. My amazing teacher never gave us homework on the weekend. The dog barked. After school on Friday, I went to the movies with my friends. The bell rang loudly. Now try two on your own: Before class, I always chat with my friends in the hall. My mom cooks amazing dinners. Independent Clause Prepositional Phrase Independent Clause Prepositional Phrase Independent Clause Prepositional Phrase Independent Clause

CAUTION! Common Sentence Error Ahead!

Sentence Fragments A phrase or dependent clause standing on its own (Basically, it’s anything masquerading as a sentence when it isn’t one!) EXAMPLES: Falling asleep at my desk. Although I love the park. The man that was running down the street. Fix it: Add a subject Add a predicate (verb) Add an independent clause