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sentence structure.pptx
- 1. Sentence construction/ structure Presented by : AyeshaSaleem Bsf2003342 University of Education Lahore
- 2. Outline What is sentence Sentencestructure/ construction Why we need to construct a sentence Types of sentence on the basis of structure 01 02 03
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- 5. Why we needto construct a sentence?
- 6. Two Paragraphs Readthe paragraphs below.
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- 13. Simple sentence A simplesentence has one independent clause (one subject and a verb) in San Francisco. Subject Verb Subject verb I Live
- 14. Compound Sentence A compoundsentence has two or more independent clauses. Compound sentence Independent clause + independent clause e.g. The bus stopped, and we got out. I enjoy playing tennis, but I hate playing golf. Learning a language is difficult ; however , it is worth the effort.
- 15. If there isa missing subject or missing verb • • • • • •
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- 18. Using a CoordinatingConjunction Independent Clause , coordinating conjunction Independent Clause He couldn’t watch the show he decided to tape it. , so Independent Clause Independent Clause
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- 20. Using a Transition IndependentClause ; transition , Independent Clause I love San Francisco ; however, I hate the traffic. Independent Clause Independent clause
- 21. For example… Whenthe music began Everyone started to dance. When the music began, everyone started to dance.
- 22. Complex Sentences A complexsentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause. John cannot set up his typewriter because the wall has no outlet. Independent Clause Subordinating Conjunction Dependent Clause
- 23. List of subordinating conjunctions After, since,when, although, so, that, whenever, as, supposing, where, because, than, whereas, before, that, wherever, but, that, though, whether, if, though, which, in order, that, till, while, lest, unless, who, no matter, until, why, how, what, even though Example: I will help you with your history whenever you ask. He ran as if he had a twisted ankle. Jean wanted to stay longer because the band was good. *If clause is at the beginning or in the middle Of sentence it needs to be set off by commas
- 24. Complex Sentences... Use acomma after a dependent clause if it begins the sentence. When I first moved to the city , I was afraid to drive the steep and narrow streets. Subordinating Conjunction Use a comma if Independent Clause the dependent clause is the first part of the sentence.
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