HOME | PARTS OF SPEECH | SENTENCE STRUCTURE | PUNCTUATION | USAGE | EXERCISES | Elements of Sentence Construction Subjects and Predicates Parts of speech have specific tasks to perform when they are put together in a sentence. A noun or pronoun functions as the sentence subject when it is paired with a verb functioning as the sentence predicate. Every sentence has a subject and predicate. A subject can be a noun or pronoun that is partnered with an action verb. Example:
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ALVAREZ‚ Marie Klarizze P. 800-930 TTH ENGLCOM RVLC Ms. CM Dino Documentary Analysis Outline Thesis Statement: 180 Changing the hearts of a nation is a documentary film made by Ray Comfort that tackles the value of life with the use of ethos‚ pathos‚ and logos. I. Introduction A. Reaction to the film B. Background of the film and filmmaker C. Thesis Statement II. Body A. Ethos 1. People’s views of the Holocaust‚ abortion‚ and God. 2. How the narrator tells hus views
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A mandatory minimum sentence occurs when judicial discretions are limited by law (Famm). Those who are convicted of certain crimes must be punished with at least the minimum number of years depending on the offense. Amanda Dollak who received her criminal justice degree at CTU‚ states “Mandatory sentences require every individual to receive the same punishment for similar offenses‚ regardless of how much a judge may object to the sentence”. These mandatory sentencing laws however
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Topic Sentence In some paragraphs‚ the topic sentences are not stated but implied. In the succeeding paragraph the central idea implied is the miracle of the machine age. At times a writer wants to avoid a direct statement that seems forced or artificial. In such situations the topic sentence is implied. What is implied topic sentence? 1. Some paragraphs doesn’t state there topic sentences. 2. This doesn’t mean that there is no total topic sentence on it. 3. The topic sentence is implied
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1. Using complete sentences‚ define and compare radian measure to degree measure. In doing so‚ be sure to answer each of the following questions: ● When would degree measure be appropriate? ● When would radians be a better choice? ● What are the pros and cons of each? Degrees are a form of measuring an angles rotation. The radian measure is the angle that is at the center of the circle. It is also equal to the ratio of the length of the enclosed arc to the length of the circle’s radius
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thesis expresses your opinion about your topic. It is a statement‚ narrowed down to one sentence‚ of the purpose‚ intent‚ or main idea of an essay. This statement‚ clearly and concisely‚ presents the writer’s point of view. Your thesis is the basis of the opening (first) paragraph of your essay and should be written as a single complete sentence. In this class we will write our thesis statement as the last sentence of our introductory paragraph. B. Why do I have to write a thesis statement?
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Menu Print NAME CLASS Language Handbook DATE 8 Sentence Structure WORKSHEET 1 Identifying Sentences and Sentence Fragments (Rule 8 a) Exercise A Decide whether each of the following word groups is a sentence or a sentence fragment. Remember: A sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. If the word group is a sentence‚ write S on the line provided. If it is a sentence fragment‚ write F. F 1. Because canoeing can be dangerous. S
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Book Report Murder‚ superstition‚ religion‚ manipulation‚ racism: themes that hardly seem appropriate to find in a children’s book. Yet‚ these themes are all found in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer‚ written in 1876 by Mark Twain. The novel relates the story of Tom Sawyer‚ a mischievous‚ adventure-loving boy of twelve. In the preface Mark Twain wrote for his book in Hartford‚ 1876‚ he explains that “Most of the adventures recorded in this book really occurred‚ one or
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he makes decisions that indicate his development is teetering on the cusp of youth and maturity. There are several momentous incidents that display Tom’s internal battles and mark his maturing actions. Mark Twain’s novel‚ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer‚ depicts Tom’s steps toward moral and social maturation as his boyhood desires showcase his weaknesses and portray him rebelling against rules and authority but ultimately lead him to making significantly mature decisions. Tom’s love interest‚ Becky
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thesis statement using a complete sentence. II. Body paragraph #1— Topic sentence identifies cause#1 A. supporting details (details=examples/textual support) B. supporting details C. concluding sentence III. Body paragraph #2— Topic sentence identifies cause #2 A. supporting details B. supporting details C. concluding sentence IV. Body paragraph #3— Topic sentence identifies cause #3 A. supporting details B. supporting details C. concluding sentence V. Conclusion For an essay
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