Loose vs Periodic Sentences

A sentence with the main point (independent clause) at the __________ of it, followed by some side points (subordinating clauses).

• beginning

• middle

• end

This type of sentence puts first things first; it lets the reader know what it is mainly about before the end of the sentence.

• Periodic

• Loose

The most valuable information appears at the beginning of the sentence and the other information follows.

• Periodic

• Loose

Wolves are important in a habitat because they control the numbers of elk, which in turn allows trees to mature so they can offer shelter to birds and insects.

• Periodic

• Loose

Lewis and Clark finally made it to the Pacific coast, after bitter winters and a close call with the Sioux Indians.

• Periodic

• Loose

The teacher considered him a good student, steady if not inspired, willing if not eager, responsive to instruction and conscientious about his work.

• Periodic

• Loose

Bells rang, filling the air with their clangor, startling pigeons into flight from every belfry, bringing people into the streets to hear the news.

• Periodic

• Loose

A sentence with the main point (independent clause) at the ________ of it, often after a couple side points leading up to it (subordinating clauses).

• beginning

• middle

• end

In this type of sentence, the reader does not know what it is mainly about until he finishes reading it.

• Periodic

• Loose

This sentence structure often brings a dramatic tension and suspense to the end of the sentence, stressing its importance.

• Periodic

• Loose