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Packet #4
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CommunicationEveryone uses sentences for communication
purposes.The sentence is the basic unit of
communication.College applicationsEmailsResearch papers
Grammar’s practical value is in the formation of a sentence that is used for communication purposes.
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The Make-up of a Sentence
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Introduction IA sentence standing by itself, makes sense.Someone, or something, does something or is
something.The boy smiles.The girl swam.We are leaving.That movie was terrible.They endured.
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Introduction IISentences, in either a phase or clause form,
are composed of subjects and verbs.In the following examples, identify the subjects
and verbs. (Who is doing the action (verb)?)The phone is ringing.Could you please answer it?Don’t tell anyone where I am!Mom and Dad will not ground me; however, I
will grind you up into little pieces in about two more minutes.
Having a little sister tries my patience.
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SubjectThe subject is always some form of a noun.
PersonPlaceThingAbstraction
ExamplesThe desk seems old.Running can be good for you.The future remains a mystery.To laugh is to survive.
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Subject IIThe subject may consist of two or more
separate “actors.”Examples
Kevin and I fought constantly.Eating and sleeping were his favorite activities.Men, women and children cried at this movie.
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The VerbA verb is a word that shows action.It indicates what the subject does or is or
feels.
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Verb IIA single verb may be composed of more than
one word.Jill was running.
Negatives are NOT part of the verb.I will not buy that paper.
When a subject performs two or more separate actions, one has a compound verb.Joyce hacked and slashed her way out of the
forest.
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Checking Verb ChoiceIf you are not sure about your choice for the
verb, try putting I, you, she, it or they before it and see if a sentence is formed.
If anyone of those words fits, you have picked a verb!
ExampleBeing in pain isolates you.
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Types of Sentences
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Declarative SentenceYou can make a statement.
I like my class.
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Interrogative SentenceYou can ask a question.
Is Abigail your sister?
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Imperative SentenceYou can give a command.
Sign the petition.
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Exclamatory SentenceYou can express surprise or strong emotion.
What a day I had!
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Word OrderIn statements, commands and exclamations,
the subject usually comes before the verb.The crowd was on its feet.Stop right there.How thrilled I am to see you!
In questions, the verb—or part of the verb—usually comes first.Is Jason at home?May I see him?
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ClauseA clause is a group of words that contains
both a subject and a verb.There are two types of clauses: -
IndependentDependent
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Independent clauseContains both a subject & verb and can stand
on its ownThe ocean roared.Allison woke up.
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Dependent clauseContains both a subject & verb but cannot
stand on its own.Dependent clauses normally will have one of
the following words to begin the sentence: -After; Although; As; Because; Before; How; In
order that; Since; When; Where; Which; Who; Whom; Whose
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Dependent Clause IIExample: -
Independent Clause Rosie called her mother
Dependent Clause If Rosie called her mother. Even though Rosie called her mother. Since Rosie called her mother. Because Rosie called her mother.
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Phase IA phase is a group of related words that does
not have a subject and a verb.It might have one, or the other, but it will not
have both.Examples: -
On the tableTall, dark and handsomeThe funniest girlFaster than a speeding bulletTo sing out loudWho was so kind
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Prepositional PhasesThe most common phase is the prepositional
phase.A preposition is used to show the relationship
between two things.Example: -
The dish is on the table.She crawled under the picket fence.He sits across from me.The tree grew between two houses.She waited for her trip to Mexico.
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List of Prepositions About Above Acores Among Around At Before Behind Below Beneath Beside Between By During Except
For From In Inside Into Of Off On Onto Over Through To Toward Under With
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Prepositional PhasesThe subject of a sentence is NEVER in a
prepositional phase.Example: -
From the back of the freezing room in the old school, Cher, under three sweaters, sneezed into the tissue in her right hand.
*Cross out the prepositional phases*
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Prepositional Phases II
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Common Sentence Problems
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FragmentsA sentence fragment is a piece of a sentence,
either a phase or a dependent clause.
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Dependent ClauseRashid offered to buy the books. Since he was
going to the bookstore.Before you sit down. Would you get me a cup
of coffee?
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Use –ing and to PhasesJerry refused to give up the resource.
Insisting it was his.Jasmeka left a note on the kitchen counter.
To remind her husband to feed the cat.
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Supplying Additional DetailsBeginning sentences
incorrectly with words such as:AlsoIncludingIn additionSuch asFor example
EspeciallyExcept
Example: -Everybody criticized
my screenplay. Except the actor in the leading role.
Sam liked to try new foods. For example, sushi and pickled plums.
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Run-onA run-on sentence is
one in which two independent clauses are run together without adequate signals (punctuation) to notify the reader.
Example: -The movie is good
the book is better.The girls played
baseball, the boys went swimming.