1. Improving Sentences 2

2. This is often called the main clause. It is the first and main part of the sentence with the key meaning. Paul found his luck had changed. A simple sentence

3. A main clause can be extended and improved in different ways 1. Extend the sentence with commas 2. Add another clause with a connective 3. Start with a connective, swap clauses 4. Insert a clause in the middle

4. Remember - do not continue this type of sentence for too long. Paul found his luck had changed 1.Extend the sentence with commas he wandered the streets.,

5. Most complex sentences will only have one connective (maybe two) Paul found his luck had changed 2. Add another clause with a connective he wandered the streets. as

6. Do not start every sentence with a connective. Paul found his luck had changed. 3. Start with a connective, add clause. he wandered the streets, As

7. Remember to use two commas. Paul found 4.Insert a clause in the middle. as he wandered, his luck had changed. the streets,