Sentence Structure
Subjects A single noun A noun phrase A pronoun A gerund (verb + -ing) The subject may be A single noun A noun phrase A pronoun A gerund (verb + -ing) An infinitive (To + verb) . College is challenging. The English Center can help you succeed. It is open Monday through Friday. Rose, Todd, Humberto, and Jess are all tutors there. Online tutoring is available on weekends. To err is human.
Direct Objects A direct object is the noun that is receiving the action of the verb. Some verbs must take an object 2. Some verbs may take an object. It’s correct with or without. 3. Some verbs cannot take an object *We analyzed. We analyzed the data. We wrote. She disappeared. *She disappeared the dog.
Sentence Order Normal Order The subject appears first and the predicate follows. Jerry responded. Your company’s competitors hired several young salespeople. I received the sales totals. We wish you success. The training video is free. PP 3-16a
Sentence Order Should we offer discounts to attract customers? Inverted Order c The predicate or part of the predicate is before the subject. Should we offer discounts to attract customers? How much will a customer satisfaction survey cost? On the Website are the details about our shipping policies. PP 3-16b
Types of Sentences Roxie is a dog. There are four types of sentences. 1. Simple Sentences 2. Compound Sentences 3. Complex Sentences 4. Compound-Complex Sentences Roxie is a dog. Roxie is a dog, and Rufus is her friend. Rufus loves Roxie because she is adorable. Rufus loves Roxie because she is adorable, and she defers to him.
Simple Sentences Simple sentences are single, independent clauses. Subject + verb + object or complement Subject + verb Rufus runs. Roxie is a dog.
Simple Sentence A simple sentence is one independent clause in a subject-verb pattern. We cancelled the order last week. Rachel and I purchased a subscription to Advertising Age. Our customers shop online and refer others to our Website. The human relations specialist and my manager recommended less phone work and offered me another position. PP 3-20
What are the coordinating conjunctions? Compound Sentences Compound sentences consist of two independent clauses that are combined with a coordinating conjunction. Independent Clause = IC Formula: IC, cc IC. Coordinating Conjunction = cc I like ice cream, and Judy likes cookies. IC , cc IC. What are the coordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating Conjunctions F A N B O Y S = because I like ice cream, for it is delicious. nd = more information I like ice cream, and Judy likes cookies. or = two negative options Neither ice cream nor cookies are good for your health. ut = contrast I like ice cream, but I don’t like cake. r = alternative I could eat ice cream, or I could eat carrots. et = contrast I could eat carrots, yet I wouldn’t feel happy. o =result/consequence I will eat ice cream, so I can feel happy.
Complex Sentence A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and a dependent clause. When a product is listed as out of stock, your order will be filled as soon as possible. If your order cannot be shipped within 30 days, we will cancel the order. Because I arrived late for the sale, I could not find the items that I wanted. PP 3-22
Clause continued When a dependent clause introduces an independent clause, place a comma at the end of the dependent clause. If the office furniture was damaged in moving, our standard guarantee still applies. Because we have 24-hour customer service, we have three customer service shifts. PP 3-18b
Compound-Complex Sentence A compound-complex sentence consists of more than one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. If your order has not been shipped within 30 days, we will notify you of this delay by e-mail, and you will have the option to cancel your order. When you receive a promotional code, enter it on your order, but only one promotional code may be used for each order. PP 3-23
Sentence Fragment A sentence fragment consists of words, phrases, or dependent clauses that cannot stand alone and may contain subjects and predicates. The multiple gift certificates Ordered by phone last week PP 3-24
Run-On Sentence I want to order online credit card thefts worry me. A run-on sentence is a complete sentence with period or comma faults. I want to order online credit card thefts worry me. Your serial number is provided with your product documentation you can also find the serial number by opening the software and clicking on the Help menu. PP 3-25
Correct the Sentence Structure Error In my opinion, speaking in English easier than writing in English. Is a very interesting point you have raised. My summer internship, for example, it is one way for me. At present, I am finishing a project, and I also starting a new one. I felt happy. Because I moved to the U.S. is It am I felt happy because I moved to the U.S.