Grammatical composition
Types of sentences
Simple
Compound
Loose complex
Periodic complex
Finite verbs: Verb that shows tense.
Words ending in '-ing'
Auxiliary verbs -> 'helping verbs'
Clauses and Phrases
Phrases -> don’t have subjects/finite verbs
Clauses (2 types)
Main clause: Subject + finite verbs + can make sense on own.
Subordinate clause: Subject + finite verb BUT starts with a subordinating conjunction +
needs to be attached to a main clause to make complete sense
Simple sentence: 1 main clause -> 1 subject + 1 finite verb
Compound sentence: 2 main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or : ; -
Complex sentence: 1 main clause + subordinating clause
Loose: 1 main clause sequenced first followed by a subordinating clause.
Periodic: Subordinating clause sequenced first followed by a main clause.
How to identify sentences
Step 1: count the finite verbs
1 finite verb: simple sentence
2/more finite verbs: Move to step 2
Step 2: Look at the conjunction
Co-ordinating conjunction (FANBOYS, colon, semi-colon or dash)
Compound sentence
, Subordination conjunction: Move to step 3
Step 3: Look at the sequence of clauses
Main clause then subordinating clause = loose complex
Subordinating clause then main clause = periodic complex
TEC
T - technical explanation
Identify and explain what technical language/grammar device is being used
E - overall effect
Give the general effect of this language choice (information to learn)
C - context: SQA
Link to the context (what the text is about/its intention/message etc.)
Register
Formal:
Correct standard English has been used
Elevated/sophisticated diction has been used
Jargon has been used
Effect:
Highlights the seriousness/gravity of an issue/idea
Used for professional setting
Informal:
Slang used
Colloquial language (every day/conversational)
Effect:
Connect to audience
Shows a more relaxed tone/mood
Method:
1. 'Quote' if informal/formal because _____
2. Effect -> why has It been used? (Link to connect of the text)
*Jargon - using specific language in different scenarios (Law, medicine etc.)
Types of sentences
Simple
Compound
Loose complex
Periodic complex
Finite verbs: Verb that shows tense.
Words ending in '-ing'
Auxiliary verbs -> 'helping verbs'
Clauses and Phrases
Phrases -> don’t have subjects/finite verbs
Clauses (2 types)
Main clause: Subject + finite verbs + can make sense on own.
Subordinate clause: Subject + finite verb BUT starts with a subordinating conjunction +
needs to be attached to a main clause to make complete sense
Simple sentence: 1 main clause -> 1 subject + 1 finite verb
Compound sentence: 2 main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or : ; -
Complex sentence: 1 main clause + subordinating clause
Loose: 1 main clause sequenced first followed by a subordinating clause.
Periodic: Subordinating clause sequenced first followed by a main clause.
How to identify sentences
Step 1: count the finite verbs
1 finite verb: simple sentence
2/more finite verbs: Move to step 2
Step 2: Look at the conjunction
Co-ordinating conjunction (FANBOYS, colon, semi-colon or dash)
Compound sentence
, Subordination conjunction: Move to step 3
Step 3: Look at the sequence of clauses
Main clause then subordinating clause = loose complex
Subordinating clause then main clause = periodic complex
TEC
T - technical explanation
Identify and explain what technical language/grammar device is being used
E - overall effect
Give the general effect of this language choice (information to learn)
C - context: SQA
Link to the context (what the text is about/its intention/message etc.)
Register
Formal:
Correct standard English has been used
Elevated/sophisticated diction has been used
Jargon has been used
Effect:
Highlights the seriousness/gravity of an issue/idea
Used for professional setting
Informal:
Slang used
Colloquial language (every day/conversational)
Effect:
Connect to audience
Shows a more relaxed tone/mood
Method:
1. 'Quote' if informal/formal because _____
2. Effect -> why has It been used? (Link to connect of the text)
*Jargon - using specific language in different scenarios (Law, medicine etc.)
