Higher English Sentence Structure RUAE

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What is the acronym used to help you remember sentence structure techniques?

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CRISP

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What is a minor sentence?

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A sentence in which the verb is omitted.

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What are the five types of sentences?

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Statement, question, exclamation, command, and minor sentence.

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What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

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To convey a strong statement and involve the reader.

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What does a colon do?

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Introduces a list, explanation, or expansion of a previous statement.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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A sentence that expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A sentence that makes a statement and ends with a period.