English 10/English Foundations 7 Expectations for Sentence Writing

“English 10/English Foundations 7 Expectations for Sentence Writing”

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SIMPLE

S+V

We are studying English.

COMPOUND

S+V CONNECTOR S+V

We are studying English JOIN? We are learning how to write sentences.

FANBOYS= for and nor but or yet so- coordinating conjunctions

Not high-frequency words

We are studying English, for we want to improve. Not commonly used.

SOBA= so or but and

High frequency words

We want to improve, so we are studying English. More commonly used

; semicolon- low frequency

We are studying English; we are learning how to write sentences.

Transitional terms

We are studying English; therefore, we are learning how to write sentences.

We are studying English.  Therefore, we are learning how to write sentences.

COMPLEX

Adjective clauses

I go to a school (which is in Vancouver).

The school (which I go) to is in Vancouver.

Adverb clauses

I go to school (when I have time).

I want to study (because I want a better job).

Noun clauses

I know (that I can do it).

I feel (that the class will be challenging).

BASIC STYLES