Practice: Sentence structure

Write a paragraph based on the points in each bulleted list. Try to write sentences that use dependent clauses correctly, and without excessive branching. Remember your work with connector words – you may need to use connectors to help establish logical flow through the paragraph. Also consider that you may not need to use all the words that appear in the lists.

We have provided a suggested response for the first example and checklists for the other two. When you have completed your paragraph, reread it and consider:

• sentence structure
• parallel structure
• document flow and consistency.

Look for:

• verb-based writing
• active voice
• brevity
• precision.

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