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Mastering Sentence Imitation: The Art of Silence and Prepositional Phrases

Explore the intricate world of sentence imitation and the power of silence with Robert Louis Stevenson's poignant insight: "The cruelest lies are often told in silence." Learn the components of independent clauses, prepositions, and prepositional phrases to enhance your writing. This guide provides essential definitions and practical examples, encouraging you to craft your own sentences that reflect these elements. Discover the significance of using prepositional phrases and elevate your sentence structure to new heights.

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Mastering Sentence Imitation: The Art of Silence and Prepositional Phrases

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  1. Sentence Imitation – Notes #15 The cruellest lies are often told in silence. -Robert Louis Stevenson

  2. The cruellest lies are often told Independent Clause – a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence

  3. Sentence Imitation in silence. Preposition – a word that connects the noun or pronoun that follows it to some other word in the sentence.

  4. Sentence Imitation in silence. Prepositional Phrase – begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

  5. Sentence Imitation in silence. Object of the PrepositionalPhrase the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.

  6. Sentence Imitation The cruellest lies are often told (ind. clause) in silence. (prepositional phrase) NOW WRITE A SENTENCE OF YOUR OWN THAT CONTAINS ALL THESE ELEMENTS.

  7. What are TWO reasons for using prepositional phrases in your sentences?

  8. Sentence Imitation He (subject) who lies (restrictive clause) for you (prepositional phrase) will lie (verb) against you. (prepositional phrase) -Bosnian Proverb NOW WRITE A SENTENCE OF YOUR OWN THAT CONTAINS ALL THESE ELEMENTS.

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