• 1.3: Sentence Basics: Types

    In this last part of Unit 1, we look at what makes a good sentence in Standard English. We will discuss the specific requirements for writing complete sentences. Also, we will look at how we can use conjunctions to connect clauses and create different types of sentences.

      • 1.3.1: Sentence Types: Let's Study

        These materials include information about basic sentence types in Standard English. After you read the explanations and watch the videos to learn about types of sentences, you will have a chance to test your understanding by completing practice activities.

        • Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Page
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          We learned that sentences are made of groups of words. We use parts of speech to create phrases and clauses. Clauses can be connected with conjunctions to create different types of sentences. Let's review how these groups of words are different.

        • Declarative, Exclamatory, Imperative, and Interrogative Sentences Page
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          We learned that punctuation is important for good sentences. Punctuation is especially important to show when a sentence ends. However, there are different choices to end a sentence: a period or full stop, a question mark (!), or a question mark (?). We make this choice based on the type of sentence.

      • 1.3.2: Sentence Types: Let's Practice

        Now that we know different types of sentences, let's put our knowledge into practice.

        • Sentence Types Practice Page
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          The activities below give you the opportunity to find out how well you understand types of sentences in Standard English. If you have a difficult time recognizing sentence types, you may return to review the information in the Let's Study section and then try these practice activities again.

      • 1.3.3: Sentence Types: Let's Apply

        You introduced yourself at the start of the course by answering three simple questions. Now that you know more about basic sentence patterns and different sentence types, we can share more information about ourselves.