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Grammar Video Guided Notes: Sentence Types Lesson 1 of 2: Introduction 1. Review: Dependent vs. Independent Clauses a. Clause: Subject AND a Predicate i. Dependent clause 1. Can’t stand alone; it is a fragment. 2. Usually due to the presence of an AAAWWUBBIS word (a.k.a. a subordinating conjunction)... a. Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Before, Because, If, Since ii. Independent clause 1. CAN stand alone; it is a complete sentence. b. Phrase: Subject OR a Predicate (a fragment) 2. 4 Sentence Types: Formulas/Recipes a. Simple: ____ independent clause i. WATCH OUT: If it has a phrase in it, the sentence is STILL simple. ii. Example: I enjoy helping you, my awesome students. b. Compound: 2 independent clauses i. WATCH OUT: This is where most run-ons happen. Be careful… ii. Example: I tried to help you, but you chose not to listen. c. Complex: 1 independent clause & 1 dependent clause i. WATCH OUT: Make sure that introductory clauses get commas. ii. Example: I trust you because you keep my secrets. d. Compound-Complex: At least 2 independent clauses & 1 dependent clause i. WATCH OUT: Don’t just label it C-C because it looks long. ii. Example: Although we studied, our class failed the test; we understand it better now. Lesson 2 of 2: Memory Tricks 1. Strategy 1: Color Coding a. Stick to a ____________ highlighting/underlining system. b. Memorize which ______________ equal which sentence types. 2. Strategy 2: “Math” Formulas a. S=___ or S= ___+___ b. CP= ___+___ c. CX=___+___ d. CC=___+___+ ___ 3. Strategy 3: Families/Wedding Metaphor a. If independent clauses= adults and dependent clauses=children… i. Single = __________ adult ii. Single with phrases = unmarried adult with _________________ iii. Compound = __________ couple iv. Complex = single ____________ v. Compound-Complex = married couple with kid(s) PRACTICE Before the Quiz: Sentence Types [Type here] https://www.coursehero.com/file/74369464/Sentence-Types-Guided-notes-and-Practice-1-1docx/ This study resource was shared v

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