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For Authors: May 01, 2024 Issue [#12531]




 This week: What's in a Sentence?
  Edited by: Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author IconMail Icon
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
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About This Newsletter

Sharing some silly quotes from memes.

"Tense? Moody? Irregular? You must be a verb."

"English is a difficult language. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though."

"Misuse of the word literally makes me figuratively insane."

"Roses are red. Violets are blue. Incorrect grammar will never be cute."

"Rule #1 in arguments: If you're losing, start correcting their grammar."

"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know."


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Letter from the editor

*Type* Sentence Structure

What is it?
Sentence structure is the order in which all parts appear within a sentence. There are four types of sentences: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex. Alternating these types of sentences with your writing can add interest to a story and control the pace of the story.

*Pencil* Simple Sentence
A simple sentence contains one complete thought (an independent clause) and has a subject and a verb.

Ex: Ted goes to the gym and exercises three times a week.

subject = Ted, verbs = goes & exercises

*Pencil* Compound Sentence
A compound sentence is made up of two main clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction. They are used to connect sentences. We can use the acronym FANBOYS to help us remember the coordinating conjunctions (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)

Ex: John thought he had a good chance to get the job, for his father was on the company's board of trustees.

for + main clause

*Pencil* Complex Sentence
​​A complex sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It works best when you need to provide more information to explain or modify your sentence’s main point. Complex sentences are easy to spot as they often use subordinating conjunctions like because, since, or until to connect clauses.

Ex: The students studied furiously because they knew the test would be difficult.

subordinating conjunction = because
two independent clauses = The students studied furiously and they knew the test would be difficult


*Pencil* Compound-Complex Sentence
A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Ex: Although he was tired, John stayed up late to finish his project, and he still managed to get to work on time.

two independent clauses: "John stayed up late to finish his project" and "he still managed to get to work on time."
one dependent clause: "Although he was tired."


*Type* Types of Sentences

There are four kinds of sentences based on their function, such as making a statement or asking a question. These kinds of sentences are usually distinguished by their end-of-sentence punctuation, whether a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

The four types are:
*Bullet* DECLARATIVE

A declarative sentence is a simple statement used to communicate a fact, an opinion, an observation, or an explanation. Declarative sentences always end in a period.

Ex: He didn’t like the movie as much as his partner did.

*Bullet* INTERROGATIVE

These sentences request more information in the form of answers, usually to confirm something or fill in missing information. Interrogative sentences can be tricky because they sometimes require putting the verb before the subject or using an auxiliary verb like do. Interrogative sentences end with a question mark.

Ex: What did you eat for dinner last night?

*Bullet* IMPERATIVE

Imperative sentences are commands, instructions, or advice you give to others to tell them what to do. In imperative sentences, the subject is often assumed. It’s usually obvious that the subject is whomever the sentence is directed at, so the subject can be dropped and the reader can assume the missing subject is you.

Imperative sentences usually end in a period, but they can also use an exclamation point if they’re emphatic.

Ex: Sweep the floor before you mop it. / Don’t hang up!

*Bullet* EXCLAMATORY

Usually, exclamatory sentences behave just like declarative sentences, except with more emotion or urgency. Exclamatory sentences also include interjections like “Ouch!” or “Yippee!” to convey sudden emotion.

Ex: Elizabeth had the baby! / Yikes! That’s a giant spider!

That's it for this week! If you have any questions or comments, please let me know in the Comment Section Below.

Or, maybe you have a grammar topic you'd like covered? Let me know.




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Ask & Answer

Comments received from my last For Authors Newsletter, "Inspiring Prompts for Spring!Open in new Window.

StephBee Author Icon said:
Great prompts, Lilli! Thanks for sharing!

*Heartp* Thank you! I'm glad you liked the prompts.

brom21 Author Icon said:
My Spring goal is to accomplish something I have always wanted to be faithful with-write everyday! I think this is something we all strive for. Even if we can commit to just thirty minutes a day, it will prove worthwhile and provide residual gain. Like most things, writing everyday will become a habit. And like everything, practice makes perfect! Thanks for the NL!

*Heartp* You're right - a half-hour a day is better than nothing! Thanks for your comments!

Sumojo Author Icon said:
Great newsletter this week. I love the change of seasons, it’s Autumn here in the Antipodes! It’s also an absolute dream of a season. Love the prompts for Spring, they are interchangeable with Autumn. Thank you for including my little poem. It’s very much appreciated.

*Heartp* I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the prompts! Thanks for your comments.

KennyBlazek Author Icon said:
It's spring, but I woke up today and it was snowing here! What's up with that?

*Heartp* Uh-oh! I can't help you with that. Hopefully spring is right around the corner!

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