Basic Writing SkillPPT
Part 1: Sentence StructureA sentence structure should be simple and clear to ...
Part 1: Sentence StructureA sentence structure should be simple and clear to express ideas. Here are some examples:Subject-verb-object StructureThe subject performs the action expressed by the verb, followed by the object.John loves Mary. (John is the subject, loves is the verb, and Mary is the object.)Subject-verb StructureThe subject performs the action expressed by the verb, but no object is needed.John ran. (John is the subject and ran is the verb.)Verb-object StructureThe verb performs an action that affects an object.The car hit the guardrail. (The car is the subject, hit is the verb, and the guardrail is the object.)Part 2: Sentence VarietyVariety in sentence structure adds interest and emphasis to writing. Here are some tips:Sentence Length VarietyUsing short and long sentences can add interest and emphasis to writing. A sentence should not be too long or too short. Here are some examples:The dog barked loudly. (A short sentence)The energetic dog, which loved chasing cars, barked loudly at passersby. (A long sentence)Subject VarietyUsing different subjects can add interest and emphasis to writing. Avoiding too many sentences with the same subject can improve sentence variety. Here are some examples:John loved Mary. (A sentence with a subject-verb-object structure)The car accident occurred on Monday. (A sentence with a subject-verb structure)Seeing their teammate cry, they decided to comfort him. (A sentence with a verb-subject-verb structure)
