Making Strong, Clear Sentences

Sentences are the building blocks of paragraphs and stories. Good sentence structure helps your writing flow and makes your ideas easy to understand.

Types of Sentences

• Simple sentences have one subject and one predicate.
• Compound sentences join two simple sentences with a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but').
• Complex sentences have one main clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Punctuation and Capitalization

Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark like a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

Real-World Application

Using correct sentence structure makes your writing stronger, whether you are texting a friend, writing a report, or answering MAP questions!