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Sentence Crafting, must follow rules like, uses, contains, shows a, as,…
Sentence Crafting
Sentences Structures
Sentences Crafting
uses
All structures, help in
Choosing the Right Structure.
Foundations : Grammar & Style Principles
is the basis for
effective sentence crafting
complete sentence
avoid
sentence fragment
Subject-Verb agreement
Consistent Tense and Person
Active Voice for Clarity
requires avoiding
Passive voice
Building Blocks : Understanding Clauses
clauses
are the core of
Four basic structural types
classified as
independent clause
can
stand alone
complete sentence
dependent clause
cannot
often start with
Subordinating conjunction
relative pronoun
are categorized as
Adjective (Relative) Clause
functions to
Modifies a noun or pronoun
Relative pronouns (who, which, that, etc.).
Adverbial Clauses
often start with
Subordinating conjunction
Noun Clauses
functions as
a noun (subject, direct object, etc.)
to build
Simple Sentences
contains only
one independent clause
compound sentence
Two or more independent clauses
joined by
Coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) / Semicolon.
Complex Sentences
Nuanced relationship (subordination)
must contain
One independent clause
one or more dependent clause
requires careful
Punctuation (comma placement).
Compound-Complex Sentences
At least two independent clauses
at least one dependent clause
Run-on sentences (avoidance).
STYLE AND FLOW (QUALITY)
focuses on improving
Clarity, Flow, and Coherence
Clarity
is achieved by using
Unambiguous language.
Flow
is achieved by using
Transition words and phrases
or
Known-to-new information structure.
Coherence
requires
Logical order/sequence.
Varying Sentence Length and Structure
is used to
Prevent Monotony
and to
Emphasize Important Points
includes using
Use Different Sentence Beginnings (phrase or clause).
improves
Readability (guideline: under 25 words).
must follow rules like
uses
contains
shows a
as
requires avoiding
must have
includes
or
focuses on