4 Types of Sentences Essays - Linguistics, Syntax, Parts Of Speech

4 Types of Sentences How does one write a good sentence? What is a good sentence? While there isn't a perfect formula for a seamless sentence, there are ways that you, as a writer, can improve your writing skills. We know that a single sentence might not be sufficient to describe and detail every thought you have; therefore, there are different types of sentences at your disposal to create the picture you want your audience to envision. Words and Phrases you will need to know Subject =Noun or Pronoun and the Adjectives that describe this noun Verb phrase =Verb a n d complements (complements can be the direct object of the verb and/or any adverbs applied to the verb Prepositional Phrase =preposition and it's object Predicate =Verb Phrase +(Prepositional Phrases if there are any) +Adverbs Simple sentence= Independent clause Subordinating clause= Fragment Coordinating Conjunctions: FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO Simple Sentence= Subject + Predicate Example: Ms. Hernandez teaches English. Explanation: "Ms. Hernandez" is the subject of the sentence .The predicate is"teaches English."The verb is "teaches" but we must also know what she isteaching -- "English" is the noun serving a s the direct object of the verb. Compound Sentence= Simple Sentence + ( ; ) +Simple Sentence Example: Ms. Hernandez reads books; she sometimes shares them with her students. Explanation: "Ms. Hernandez" is the subject of the sentence. The predicate is "reads books." The verb is "reads" but we must also know what she is reading-- "books" is the noun serving as the direct object. In the second simple sentence, "she" is the subject. The verb phrase is "sometimes shares them." "Sometimes" is an adverb telling how "she" "shares." " shares " is the verb in the sentence and "books" is the direct object of the verb. " with her students" Is a prepositional phrase giving more information. The semicolon serves to join the two simple sentences . OR Compound Sentence = Simple Sentence +, +coordinating conjunction + Simple Sentence Example: Ms. Hernandez reads books, and she sometimes shares them with her students. OR Compound Sentence= Simple Sentence + ( ; ) + conjunctive adverb + , +Simple Sentence Example: Ms. Hernandez reads books; moreover, she sometimes shares them with her students. NOTE: you should learn a list of conjunctive adverbs. Here are a few examples: therefore, however, otherwise, meanwhile. Complex Sentence= subordinating clause+ , +simple sentence The subordinating clause can be, a n introductory phrase, nonrestrictive phrase or clause, or an appositive. Example: When I got up this morning, I was still tired. Explanation: The subordi nating clause is signaled by it s use of a subordinating conjunction "when." "I got up t his morning" cannot stand on it s own as a complete sentence, but does have a subject and a verbthis makes is a subordinating clause. In this case the subordinating clause is also an introductory word group. Complex Sentence= simple sentence start +,+ subordinating clause +, + rest of simple sentence Example: Mr. Friar, a math teacher, often tries to explain math concepts to Ms. Hernandez. Explanation: The subordinating clause here is "a math teacher." It cannot stand on it s own and it serves to describe Mr. Friar. This makes it a nonrestrictive appositive you could remove it and the sentence would still make sense. The simple sentence, the independent clause that can stand alone is "Mr. Friar often tries to explain math concepts to Ms. Hernandez" Therefore, as a simple sentence , you can read it as: Mr. Friar often tries to explain math concepts to Ms. Hernandez. OR A math teacher often tries to explain math concepts to Ms. Hernandez. Compound-Complex Sentence= Complex sentence + ( ; ) + subjunctive adverb + simple /compound sentence Example: When Mr. Friar sees the hot, young female teacher, he approaches and tries to explain math concepts to Ms. Hernandez; however, she often ignores Mr. Friar. Explanation: There are various form s of the compound-complex sen tence. In this class, I will not spend too much time on this because it can get confusing. A good sentence describes as much as it can within a reasonable amount of words. When you write too little, it can sound