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Varying Sentence Structure References © 2001 by Ruth Luman
Adding Variety to Sentence Structure ,[object Object]
Two Paragraphs ,[object Object],[object Object],I love living in the city.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city.  I have an apartment. I can see the Golden Gate Bridge.  I can see many cargo ships pass under the bridge each day.  I like the restaurants in San Francisco.  I can find wonderful food from just about every country.  I don’t like the traffic in the city. I love living in the city of San Francisco.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city from my apartment window.  In addition, I can see the Golden Gate Bridge under which many cargo ships pass each day.  I also like San Francisco because  I can find wonderful restaurants with food from just about every country; however, I don’t like the traffic in the city.
How do you vary sentence structure? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Simple Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],Subject Verb
Compound Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause
Compound Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Using a Semicolon ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause
Using a Coordinating Conjunction ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause
Coordinating Conjunctions Logical Relationship Coordinating Conjunction Addition And Contrast But, yet Choice Or, nor Cause For Result So
FANBOYS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Another way to remember these is…
CAUTION! ,[object Object],Independent Clause No comma- not an independent clause The necklace was beautiful  but expensive. Simple Sentence
Using a Transition ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause Click here to see lists of transitions.
Complex Sentences ,[object Object],John cannot set up his typewriter because the wall has no outlet. Independent Clause Dependent Clause Subordinating Conjunction
Example- Complex Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Dependent Clause Subordinating Conjunction
Complex Sentences ,[object Object],When I first moved to the city, I was afraid to drive the steep and narrow streets. Subordinating Conjunction Independent Clause Use a comma if the dependent clause is the first part of the sentence.
Practice Exercises ,[object Object]
Correct! ,[object Object],[object Object],I love living in the city of San Francisco.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city from my apartment window.  In addition, I can see the Golden Gate Bridge  under which many cargo ships pass each day.  I also like San Francisco because I can find wonderful restaurants with food from just about every country; however, I don’t like the traffic in the city. Simple Sentences Compound/Complex Sentence Complex Sentence
I’m Sorry! ,[object Object],[object Object],Simple Sentences I love living in the city.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city.  I have an apartment. I can see the Golden Gate Bridge.  I can see many cargo ships pass under the bridge each day.  I like the restaurants in San Francisco.  I can find wonderful food from just about every country.  I don’t like the traffic in the city.
Relationship Transition Addition Moreover  Furthermore In addition besides Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Contrast However  On the contrary In contrast  On the other hand Result or Effect Consequently  Accordingly Thus  Hence Therefore  As a result
Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Exemplification For example For instance In particular Exemplification For example For instance In particular Time Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) Relationship Transition
References ,[object Object],[object Object]

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