Sentence writing skill Flashcards

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Simple sentence

A

One sentence paragraph

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2
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Compound sentence

A

Use a semicolon

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3
Q

Complex sentence (subordinate clause = beginning)

A

Use a colon

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4
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Complex sentence (subordinate clause = middle)

A

Use brackets

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5
Q

Complex sentence (subordinate clause = end)

A

Use a question mark

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6
Q

Complex sentence (subordinate clause starts with a verb)

A

Use a dash

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7
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Complex sentence (subordinate clause starts with an adverb)

A

Use a list

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Sentence fragment (one-word sentence; sentence without a subject or verb)

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Use anaphora

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