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Sentence Structure
A sentence is a group of words that can stand alone. To express a complete thought, it must contain a subject and a verb. Every sentence consists of at least one clause or more, and most have a number of phrases as well. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. A phrase is a group of words that does not have both a subject and a verb. E.g. Dogs bark. - This is a sentence with subject and verb E.g. The explorers slept in yak-hide tents. – This is a clause E.g. Looking out of the window, John saw a flying saucer. – Highlighted is the phrase.
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1. Relationship Words
Sentence Structure Exercise
Relationship Words Exercise
2. Sentence Fragments
Sentence Fragment Exercise
3. Run-on Sentences
Conjunctions Exercise
Run-On Sentences Exercise
4. Nonessential Information
Nonessential Information Exercise
5. Misplaced Modifiers
Misplaced modifiers Exercise
6. Ambiguous Modifiers
Ambiguous Modifiers Exercise
Mastering “Sentence Structure” for SAT Success

Nonessential information is the information not necessary to the main point of the sentence that uses a comma or commas to separate from the rest of the sentence.

WRONG: The domestic cat of which there are more than 40 breeds, is a member of the feline family.

RIGHT: The domestic cat, of which there are more than 40 breeds, is a member of the feline family.

** To determine if a portion of text is nonessential information, try reading the sentence without those words. If the sentence makes sense, the words in question are probable nonessential.

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