Sentence Structure

Fragment A fragment is an INCOMPLETE THOUGHT that is punctuated as a sentence. A fragment is an INCOMPLETE THOUGHT that is punctuated as a sentence. Example: Example: Jumped over the moon. Jumped over the moon. The dog with yellow hair. The dog with yellow hair. The donkey on the wall. The donkey on the wall.

Run-on sentence A run-on sentence is a sentence that is not punctuated correctly. A run-on sentence is a sentence that is not punctuated correctly. Example: Example: - Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year it is a time to celebrate the Pilgrims and Indians first dinner.

Comma splice A comma splice occurs when YOU are trying to separate two or more independent clause by using a comma. A comma splice occurs when YOU are trying to separate two or more independent clause by using a comma. Example: Example: - Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year, it is a time to celebrate the Pilgrims and Indians first dinner.

How do I correct run-ons and comma splices?? You can correct run-ons and comma splices like this… You can correct run-ons and comma splices like this… By using a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. and a comma By using a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. and a comma By using a semicolon ( ; ) REMEMBER, if you use a semicolon, make sure it is a complete, flowing thought; not a choppy thought. By using a semicolon ( ; ) REMEMBER, if you use a semicolon, make sure it is a complete, flowing thought; not a choppy thought. A conjunctive adverb with a semi-colon A conjunctive adverb with a semi-colon Example of a corrected run-on Example of a corrected run-on -Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year; it is a time to celebrate the Pilgrim and Indian first dinner. Example of a corrected comma splice Example of a corrected comma splice Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year, and it is a time to celebrate the Pilgrims and Indians first dinner.

Simple sentence A simple sentence contains one independent clause and NO subordinate clause. A simple sentence contains one independent clause and NO subordinate clause. Example: Example: Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. A simple sentence is NOT.. A simple sentence is NOT.. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year that my family loves. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year that my family loves.

Compound sentence A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses and NO subordinate clause. A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses and NO subordinate clause. Example: Example: - Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year, and it is a time to celebrate the Pilgrims and Indians first dinner. -This is NOT a compound sentence.. - During Thanksgiving, my family cooks and eats dinner with friends.

Punctuating compound sentences You can punctuate compound sentences 3 ways: You can punctuate compound sentences 3 ways: By using a F.A.N.B.O.Y. and a comma By using a F.A.N.B.O.Y. and a comma By using a semicolon ( ; ) By using a semicolon ( ; ) REMEMBER, if you use a semicolon, make sure it is a complete, flowing thought; not a choppy thought. REMEMBER, if you use a semicolon, make sure it is a complete, flowing thought; not a choppy thought. Using a conjunctive adverb Using a conjunctive adverb

Punctuating Compound Sentences Remember, you can use a conjunctive adverb to separate a compound sentence. Remember, you can use a conjunctive adverb to separate a compound sentence. Hint- Conjunctive adverbs are normally transition words. Hint- Conjunctive adverbs are normally transition words. Example: Example: Uncle James plays in a rock band; however, they still play in their garage. Uncle James plays in a rock band; however, they still play in their garage.

Examples for using semicolons It is suppose to rain today; in fact, it may rain all night It is suppose to rain today; in fact, it may rain all night It will rain today, and it will rain tomorrow. It will rain today, and it will rain tomorrow. The weather man has forecasted it rain; it may flood. (correct) The weather man has forecasted it rain; it may flood. (correct) The weather man has forecasted it rain; it flooded in Memphis. (incorrect) The weather man has forecasted it rain; it flooded in Memphis. (incorrect)

Complex Sentences A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause. Example Example Because of the rain, Mrs. Paige’s hair was frizzy all day. Because of the rain, Mrs. Paige’s hair was frizzy all day.

Complex sentence A complex sentence will have one of the following subordinate clauses: A complex sentence will have one of the following subordinate clauses: Noun clause- Whomever did not take notes on Friday will take notes on Monday. Noun clause- Whomever did not take notes on Friday will take notes on Monday. Adjective clause- I wore a shirt that has multiple colors. Adjective clause- I wore a shirt that has multiple colors. Adverb Clause- I will go walking after the storm. Adverb Clause- I will go walking after the storm.

Compound-Complex sentence A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause. Example Example Because of the rain, Mrs. Paige’s hair was frizzy all day; therefore, she placed her hair into a ponytail. Because of the rain, Mrs. Paige’s hair was frizzy all day; therefore, she placed her hair into a ponytail.