Sentence Structure Mechanics

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Sentence Structure Mechanics
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Sentence Structure Mechanics
The following program is to help you learn how
to become a better writer and master the basics
of putting words together to form sentences.
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Sentence Structure Mechanics
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What is a sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that tells a
complete thought.
Lets find out more.
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Sentence Structure Mechanics
Sentence Structure Mechanics
Mmm
What is a sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that tells a
complete thought.
Lets find out more.
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NOUN
is a person,
place,
thing,
or an idea
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NOUN
is a person,
place,
thing,
or an idea
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NOUN
is a person,
place,
thing,
or an idea
Activity Move one of the pictures next to the
noun it describes
Place
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NOUN
is a person,
place,
thing,
or an idea
Activity Move one of the pictures next to the
noun it describes
Place
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NOUN
is a person,
place,
thing,
or an idea
Activity Move one of the pictures next to the
noun it describes
Place
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NOUN
is a person,
place,
thing,
or an idea
Activity Move one of the pictures next to the
noun it describes
Place
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NOUN
is a person,
place,
thing,
or an idea
Activity Move one of the pictures next to the
noun it describes
Place
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ADJECTIVE
describes a noun. They are words that are
descriptive
and specific.
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ADJECTIVE
describes a noun. They are words that are
descriptive
and specific.
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ADJECTIVE
describes a noun. They are words that are
descriptive
and specific.
Activity Choose the adjective that describes the
noun.
black
brown
hat
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ADJECTIVE
describes a noun. They are words that are
descriptive
and specific.
Activity Choose the adjective that describes the
noun.
black
brown
hat
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ADJECTIVE
describes a noun. They are words that are
descriptive
and specific.
Activity Choose the adjective that describes the
noun.
brown
hat
black
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ADJECTIVE
describes a noun. They are words that are
descriptive
and specific.
Activity Choose the adjective that describes the
noun.
black
hat
brown
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VERB
is an action word. It shows motion
and movement.
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VERB
is an action word. It shows motion
and movement.
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VERB
is an action word. It shows motion
and movement.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct verb.
put
picked
Jenny a bouquet of flowers.
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VERB
is an action word. It shows motion
and movement.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct verb.
put
picked
Jenny a bouquet of flowers.
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VERB
is an action word. It shows motion
and movement.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct verb.
picked
Jenny a bouquet of flowers.
put
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VERB
is an action word. It shows motion
and movement.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct verb.
put
Jenny a bouquet of flowers.
picked
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ADVERB
modifies or changes an adjective or verb. An
adverb tells when, where and how.
Examples
The girls walked away.
Away
is an adverb of place.
The train left yesterday.
Yesterday
is an adverb of time.
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ADVERB
modifies or changes an adjective or verb. An
adverb tells when, where and how.
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ADVERB
modifies or changes an adjective or verb. An
adverb tells when, where and how.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct adverb.
quietly
quiet
The baby birds chirped .
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ADVERB
modifies or changes an adjective or verb. An
adverb tells when, where and how.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct adverb.
quietly
quiet
The baby birds chirped .
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ADVERB
modifies or changes an adjective or verb. An
adverb tells when, where and how.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct adverb.
quiet
The baby birds chirped .
quietly
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ADVERB
modifies or changes an adjective or verb. An
adverb tells when, where and how.
Activity Complete the sentence by using the
correct adverb.
quietly
The baby birds chirped .
quiet
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Sentence Diagramming
is a diagram or graphic organizer. A set of
lines is used to show how words are grouped
together to form a complete thought.
Example
The
handsome
boy
danced
yesterday.
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Sentence Diagramming
is a diagram or graphic organizer. A set of
lines is used to show how words are grouped
together to form a complete thought.
Example
The
handsome
boy
danced
yesterday.
boy
danced
handsome
yesterday
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
angry
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
angry
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
bear
angry
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
bear
angry
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
bear
roared
angry
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
bear
roared
angry
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Sentence Diagramming
Activity Diagram the sentence below.
The
angry
bear
roared
loudly.
bear
roared
loudly
angry
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Four Types of Sentences
There are four types of sentences that expresses
different thoughts.
A statement tells us something.
Albany is the capital of New York State.
A question asks something.
Do you know what time it is?
A command tells someone to do something.
Shut the door.
An exclamation shows strong feelings and
excitement.
Youre the best friend in the entire world!
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Put Writing into Practice
Instructions
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Topic Sentence and Paragraph Writing
Choose one of the topic sentences below to type
your paper then push the print button to publish
your work.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation.
My favorite Harry Potter Book.
My trip to the Museum.
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Topic Sentence and Paragraph Writing
Choose one of the topic sentences below to type
your paper then push the print button to publish
your work.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation.
My favorite Harry Potter Book.
My trip to the Museum.
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Topic Sentence and Paragraph Writing
Choose one of the topic sentences below to type
your paper then push the print button to publish
your work.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation.
My favorite Harry Potter Book.
My trip to the Museum.
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Topic Sentence and Paragraph Writing
Choose one of the topic sentences below to type
your paper then push the print button to publish
your work.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation.
My favorite Harry Potter Book.
My trip to the Museum.
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation.
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