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Simple sentence: A sentence that contains a single, independent subject/predicate set. A simple sentence expresses one idea.
Gum-chewing helps students stay alert and ready to learn.
Compound Sentence: A sentence that links two or more independent subject/predicate sets with a coordinating conjunction. This sentence expresses two or more ideas of equal importance.
Students do not have to chew
gum to do well in school, but the evidence clearly shows that chewing gum may help students do better in school.
Complex Sentence: A sentence that links a single, independent subject/predicate set with a subordinate clause. This sentence expresses one idea that is more important than the others.
If they chew gum, the movement of the jaw can help keep students awake.
Compound–Complex Sentence: A sentence that links two or more independent subject/predicate sets with a coordinating conjunction AND links one or both sets with a subordinate clause.
Some people think that gum is an unhealthy habit, but when examined closely this idea is not supported by research
15. Once you understand the way sentences communicate simple and complex ideas, work in groups to revise an assigned body paragraph of the class essay. Consider following complex sentences with more simple sentences in order to create a contrast and to emphasize a point with the short sentence. However, if you have many short sentences, consider combining two or more into a more complex sentence.
Editing
16. After presenting your revisions to the class and hearing the revisions of others, it’s time to polish the final draft of the argumentative essay by editing for mistakes. Consider all of the elements listed in the Language category of the Scoring Guide.
Writing Workshop 2 • Argumentative Writing 9
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