The Writer's Toolbox.

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  • Source:
    Scholastic Scope. 4/25/2005, Vol. 53 Issue 17, p14-14. 1p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SENTENCES (Grammar); CLAUSES (Grammar); WRITING; AUTHORS; COMPOSITION (Language arts); LITERATURE
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses variety of sentences used in writing. The author of this article suggests to add interest by varying the length and style of sentences. Use an assortment of sentence types in writing to create powerful paragraphs. Short, simple sentences sound punchy. Another way to write a long, information-packed sentence is to use a complex sentence. It is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause.