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Sentence Structure, Grammar, and Mechanics Made Easy. Annandale Writing Center CG 409. Sentence Structure. :. Adjective. Verb. Subject. ,. Object. ;. Adverb. . STRONG Sentence Structure. weak Sentence Structure. How would you strengthen it? . Tricks of the Trade. Grammar.
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Sentence Structure, Grammar, and Mechanics Made Easy Annandale Writing Center CG 409
Sentence Structure : Adjective Verb Subject , Object ; Adverb .
Examples • Independent Clause: • I like writing. • Dependent clause: • Because it is stimulating. • Fragment: • I like writing.Which is rare. • Run-On: • I like writing,It is stimulating.
Sentence Boundaries (or punctuation) . Independent Clause Independent Clause ; Independent Clause Independent Clause , and Independent Clause Independent Clause , Dependent Clause Independent Clause , Independent Clause Dependent Clause
More Sentence Boundaries which “-ing” verb that or because , , Exceptions Independent Clause Independent Clause Independent Clause Dependent Clause Dependent Clause Dependent Clause
Using Articles • Yesterday, I sawadog. Thedogwas chasing acat. Thecat disappeared into some tall grassbeside Cherry Street. Dogs and cats seldom get along.
Using Prepositions • John went the store home. • John went tothe store fromhome. • John went fromthe store tohome.