This document discusses loose and periodic sentences. Loose sentences have the main clause first followed by phrases and clauses, while getting to the point quickly. Some examples are given such as describing a large hall that was dimly lit and packed with cots. Loose sentences should not be overused or underused. Periodic sentences build up to the main clause to increase suspense or emphasis.

1. Loose and
Periodic
Sentences
Meredith Heika and Abby
Garner

2. Loose
Sentence
s
Main Clause
always comes first.

3. Phrases and clauses
follow this main
clause.

4. Before
you start
writing…

5. Know that
it’s not
good to
over use
these

6. Don’t under use
these sentences
either.

7. What are
loose
sentences
used for?

8. Loose sentences
are used to get
to the point
faster.

9. Some
examples
are…

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

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

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

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