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ENC 1101. Sentence Structures. Phrases and Clauses. Phrases A group of words together Clauses A group of words together that contains an idea (typically with a subject and a verb). “in the park” is a. Phrase Clause. “after I saw the movie” is a. Phrase Clause. Types of Clauses.
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ENC 1101 Sentence Structures
Phrases and Clauses • Phrases • A group of words together • Clauses • A group of words together that contains an idea (typically with a subject and a verb).
“in the park” is a . . . • Phrase • Clause
“after I saw the movie” is a . . . • Phrase • Clause
Types of Clauses • Independent • I ran. • Dependent • Because I ran • Has a subordinating conjunction
After Fred arrived. • Independent • Dependent
Mary and Joseph discussed it. • Independent • Dependent
Sentence Types • Simple • One Independent Clause • Compound • Two Independent Clauses • Note: A comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) must be used to connect the sentences. • Complex • One Independent with One Dependent • Note: The use of a comma is required with the Dependent Clause comes first in the sentence.
FANBOYS • For • And • Nor • But • Or • Yet • So
After the lecture ended, they went to lunch. • Simple • Compound • Complex
I studied until midnight, but my brother didn’t study at all. • Simple • Compound • Complex
Saul bought the new book. • Simple • Compound • Complex
Jose and Marta went to the museum. • Simple • Compound • Complex
I drank some coffee because I was still sleepy. • Simple • Compound • Complex
The theater was empty, so we had the best seats. • Simple • Compound • Complex