3. Sentences
Finding the subject
Who or what is doing the action (verb) in the sentence?
Knowing the subject is important for avoiding some of
the most frequent grammar errors, such as SVA, FRAG,
etc.
5. Sentence Types
Simple
One independent clause
Compound
Two or more independent clauses
No dependent clauses
Complex
One independent clause
One or more dependent clauses
7. Sentence Types
Simple
One independent clause
Eva could not visit her parents in Lima.
Spring comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
8. Sentence Types
Compound
Two or more independent clauses
No dependent clauses
The car broke down, but a rescue van arrived within
minutes.
A shark was spotted near shore; people left immediately.
9. Sentence Types
Complex
One independent clause
One or more dependent clauses
If you leave late, take a cab home.
What matters most to us is a quick commute.
10. Sentence Types
Compound-Complex
At least two independent clauses
At least one subordinate clause
Before class, I hold office hours, and this extra time can
be beneficial.
11. Thesis Statement
Acts as the main idea of the paper
Allows you to achieve unity and coherence
Is neither too broad nor too narrow
Satisfies the questions on p. 12
Belongs in a specific place: the last sentence of the first
paragraph
12.
13. Non-Example
There is too much crime today. Maybe by
becoming a crime scene investigator I will help bring
justice to crime victims. CSI is an exciting show that
reveals some of what crime scene investigators do.
Forensics is the use of evidence to solve crimes. Many
criminals accidentally leave evidence they were at the
scene of a crime. Our country has a lot of work to do
to decrease crime.