Friday, February 27, 2009

Structure what Sentence.. pssht :)

In writing i am everywhere... great ideas rambled all together doesnt make an A+ paper. example.... its like taking all the finest yummiest ingredients and mixing them up all together in a bowel, doesn't neccisarly mean its going to turn out yummy. That is why there are rules, instructions(cook books) to help our goodies(paper) to turn out right! but check this out see if you know the difference between a simple sentence, compound sentence,complex or compound sentence.

try this "simple" exercise to help with Sentence Stucture GOOOOOD LUCK YO!

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, but Toronto is the capital of Ontario.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

Democracy is a noble goal; it is important, however, to protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

I do not own a Porsche.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

Call your father as soon as you arrive in Antigonish.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

I ate the sushi and left the restaurant.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

Unless my girlfriend postpones her visit from Calgary, I will not have time to study for my exam.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

Susanne wanted to be here, but she cannot come because her car is in the shop.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

The football game was cancelled because it was raining.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

The football game was cancelled because of the rain.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

When the train arrives and if Ms. Langlois is on it, she will be served with a subpoena.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence

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