Sentence Patterns

Background

IC = Independent clause = subject +verbs+direct = complet idea
DC = Dependent clause = subject+verbs = incomplete idea
M = Modifier
PP = Prepositionial phrase (no verb)
ex. CSL(subject) has(vb) 3200 taelented(m) students(do) in many(pp) programs, which(rp) are(dc) very interesting.
DO = Direct object
SC = Subordinating conjuction
CC = Coordinating conjunction
RP = Relative pronoun
CA = Coordinating adverb
IO = Indirect object
, = Coma
; = Semi-colon
: = Colon

Sp #1 : IC ; IC
ex 3. Some people get away with their crimes ; others don`t.
ex 4. Half the people would tell the oy to listen to the princess ; the other half would not.
ex 5. Some people think they are sane ; others would disagree.
ex 6. Ceasar, try on this toga ; it seems to be your size.

1a. IC ; CA, IC.
ex 1. The narrator in the story, claimed he was sane ; however, he was really nuts.
ex 2. F. Stocktom had one leg shorter than the other; therefore he took up writing to compensate.
ex 3. The narrator thought the old man`s eye wasmean ; neverless it was all in gis head.

1b IC ; IC, CC IC
ex 1. poe was a great writer ; he infuenced many others, and he was immensely admired.
ex 2. The princess was semi-barbaric ; she was manipulative and cunning, but she could not have her way.

2. IC: IC
ex 1. Darwin`s ``Origin of Species`` states a harsh truth: only the fittest survive.
ex 2. The empty coffin in the crypt had a single horrifying meaning: Dracula had awoken to search for fresh blood.
ex 3. Peyton`s fate was decided: he was about to be hanged.
ex 4. The story was quite ironic: Ambierce, a northern soldier, took a southern view.

SP 3. Using a series without a conjunction: A, B, C for emphasis. ( A, B and C) ( A and B and C)
ex 1. With passion, determination, purpose, Lincoln fought slavery.
ex 2. Being a family man, being rich, being happy, he still gave up his life