1. Loose and
Periodic
Sentences
Meredith Heika and Abby
Garner

2. Loose
Sentences
Main Clause
always comes first.

3. Phrases and clauses
follow this main
clause.

4. What are loose
sentences used for?
Loose sentences
are used to get
to the point
faster.

5. Some
examples
are…

6. I found a large hall,
obviously a former
garage, dimly lit,
and packed with
cots.

7. Florida is a great
vacation spot for
families, with
Disney World,
Universal Studios,
and Sea World.

8. I went shopping
yesterday,
went to the
movies, and ate
candy.

14. Sources
 About.com- Richard Nordquist
(Phd English)
 Texas Write Source Skills Book