Elements Of A Sentence Flashcards
Connectives
Words which link or join together
Transition
That which makes a smooth passage from one place
A complete sentence has?
A subject, a predicate, and expresses a complete thought
The shortest sentence can be?
One word
Shortest verse in the Bible?
John 11:35: “Jesus wept.”
Basic components of a sentence?
Subject and predicate
Complete subject is the _____ of the sentence
Topic
The complete predicate gives ____ about the subject
Information
Aerial
Of air; in the air
Dialogue
The specialized writing that directly quotes a speaker
Perspective
A mental view, outlook
The length of a paragraph may vary from?
One to ten or more sentences
A paragraph deals with?
One one topic
The topic sentence directly states?
The main idea
Continuity
The state or quality of being unbroken, uninterrupted
Cohesion
The act of sticking together or holding firmly together
Conjunctions
But
However
And
Or
Connective phrases
As a result In a like manner In addition On the contrary On the other hand
Echo
Repeats a word, phrase, pace, or pattern from the preceding paragraph
Double transitions
Uses a pair of transitional words or phrases
Quotation
Refers to a quotation from the preceding paragraph
Question and answer
Paragraphs are joined naturally by the question in one paragraph and the answer in the next
Used especially in interviews
Question without answer
Simple repetition or restatement of the question links the paragraphs
For of the most common methods of constructing paragraphs:?
(1) details and examples
(2) comparison and contrast
(3) definition
(4) reasons
Abstract
Not concrete; something that cannot be digested experienced through the five senses
Ambiguous
Having two or more possible meanings; not clear
Complex
Complicated; not simple
Logical
Showing clear reasoning
Prewriting organizations for paragraphs:?
- Decide on a topic or main idea
- List the ideas that will be used to support and to develop the main idea
- Review the list and arrange the ideas in the most logical order
