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Sentence Structure
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Sentence Basics A sentence consists of a SUBJECT and a VERB It must also express a complete thought
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Subject A subject is a NOUN or PRONOUN that the sentence is about. In the sentence: “Mr. Rogers is an awesome writing teacher.” Mr. Rogers is the SUBJECT.
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What is the Subject? Luis won yesterday’s race. In the morning, we will have a test. Why is the sky so blue today?
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VERB A verb is a word that expresses action or a state of being (to be).
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What is the VERB? Ron threw the ball over the fence. Forever is a long, long time. She just munched and munched. Why do I have to know this stuff?
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PREDICATE The part of the sentence that contains the VERB is known as the Predicate. A PREDICATE may be just the verb or it may contain other words and phrases.
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SIMPLE SENTENCES A simple sentence contains a SUBJECT and a PREDICATE and make a complete thought. SIMPLE SENTENCES are INDEPENDENT CLAUSES
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INDEPENDENT CLAUSES An INDEPENDENT CLAUSE contains a SUBJECT, a VERB and a complete thought.
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DEPENDENT CLAUSES A dependent clause contains a SUBJECT and a VERB but lacks a complete thought. When I was swimming. Before you got here. Sharon was.
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IC or DC? Because I said so. You always blush. Before he came to school today. Fewer people aren’t. Betty gave away her coat.
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