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Varying Sentence Structure References © 2001 by Ruth Luman
Adding Variety to Sentence Structure ,[object Object]
Two Paragraphs ,[object Object],[object Object],I love living in the city.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city.  I have an apartment. I can see the Golden Gate Bridge.  I can see many cargo ships pass under the bridge each day.  I like the restaurants in San Francisco.  I can find wonderful food from just about every country.  I don’t like the traffic in the city. I love living in the city of San Francisco.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city from my apartment window.  In addition, I can see the Golden Gate Bridge under which many cargo ships pass each day.  I also like San Francisco because  I can find wonderful restaurants with food from just about every country; however, I don’t like the traffic in the city.
How do you vary sentence structure? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Simple Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],Subject Verb
Compound Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause
Compound Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Using a Semicolon ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause
Using a Coordinating Conjunction ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause
Coordinating Conjunctions Logical Relationship Coordinating Conjunction Addition And Contrast But, yet Choice Or, nor Cause For Result So
FANBOYS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Another way to remember these is…
CAUTION! ,[object Object],Independent Clause No comma- not an independent clause The necklace was beautiful  but expensive. Simple Sentence
Using a Transition ,[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Independent Clause Click here to see lists of transitions.
Complex Sentences ,[object Object],John cannot set up his typewriter because the wall has no outlet. Independent Clause Dependent Clause Subordinating Conjunction
Example- Complex Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Independent Clause Dependent Clause Subordinating Conjunction
Complex Sentences ,[object Object],When I first moved to the city, I was afraid to drive the steep and narrow streets. Subordinating Conjunction Independent Clause Use a comma if the dependent clause is the first part of the sentence.
Correct! ,[object Object],[object Object],I love living in the city of San Francisco.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city from my apartment window.  In addition, I can see the Golden Gate Bridge  under which many cargo ships pass each day.  I also like San Francisco because I can find wonderful restaurants with food from just about every country; however, I don’t like the traffic in the city. Simple Sentences Compound/Complex Sentence Complex Sentence
I’m Sorry! ,[object Object],[object Object],Simple Sentences I love living in the city.  I have a wonderful view of the entire city.  I have an apartment. I can see the Golden Gate Bridge.  I can see many cargo ships pass under the bridge each day.  I like the restaurants in San Francisco.  I can find wonderful food from just about every country.  I don’t like the traffic in the city.
Relationship Transition Addition Moreover  Furthermore In addition besides Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Contrast However  On the contrary In contrast  On the other hand Result or Effect Consequently  Accordingly Thus  Hence Therefore  As a result
Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Exemplification For example For instance In particular Exemplification For example For instance In particular Time Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) Relationship Transition

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  • 19. Relationship Transition Addition Moreover Furthermore In addition besides Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Contrast However On the contrary In contrast On the other hand Result or Effect Consequently Accordingly Thus Hence Therefore As a result
  • 20. Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Exemplification For example For instance In particular Exemplification For example For instance In particular Time Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) Relationship Transition