ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills

ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills focuses on assessing and improving students' understanding of sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.

Sentence Structure FundamentalsGrammar EssentialsPunctuation Power
Combining Sentences EffectivelyIdentifying and Correcting Sentence ErrorsAdvanced Punctuation Usage
Writing Clear Emails and MessagesEffective Social Media WritingWriting for School Assignments
Reading the Whole SentenceEliminating Wrong Answers
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Basic Concepts

Sentence Structure Fundamentals

Understanding the Building Blocks

Every sentence is made up of words arranged in a specific order to express a complete thought. The most basic sentence structure includes a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject does or is).

Types of Sentences

  • Simple sentences: Contain one independent clause.
  • Compound sentences: Join two independent clauses with a conjunction.
  • Complex sentences: Combine an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.

Why Structure Matters

Good sentence structure makes your writing clear and easy to understand. It helps your reader follow your ideas and keeps your writing interesting.

Real-World Impact

Whether you're writing an email, a report, or a social media post, using proper sentence structure ensures your message is understood.

Examples

  • The cat slept.

  • She ran to the store, and he followed her.

In a Nutshell

Sentence structure is the foundation of clear communication.

Key Terms

Clause
A group of words with a subject and a verb.
Independent Clause
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent Clause
A clause that cannot stand alone and depends on the main clause.
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