Part - A¶
Types of Sentences¶
On the basis of structure:¶
| Type of Sentence | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Sentence | One independent clause | "She ran." |
| Can have small conjunction between two words | "She ran and jumped." | |
| Compound Sentence | Two or more independent clauses | "She ran, and he jumped." |
| Joined by FANBOYS conjunction (For, And, Nor, Between, Or, Yet, So) | "She ran, and he jumped, but he fell." | |
| Complex Sentence | One independent clause | "She ran to the store." |
| One dependent clause (starts with some "complex" word) | "After she ran to the store, she went home." | |
| Compound-Complex Sentence | Two or more independent clauses | "She ran to the store, and he jumped over the fence." |
| One dependent clause | "After she ran to the store, she went home, but he stayed outside." |
Mnemonic for remembering classification of sentences on the basis of form: [SCQRC]¶
- **S**tatement
- **C**ommand
- **Q**uestion
- **R**equest
- **C**ommand
Mnemonic for remembering classification of sentences on the basis of function: [DNIEE]¶
- **D**escriptive
- **N**arrative
- **I**llocutionary
- **E**xpository
- **E**xclamatory
Effective Sentence Making:¶
Check for the following - - Should not be too connotative (negative) - Precise (mention names) - Concise (difficult to approximate → estimate) - Plainness (don't use complicated words) - Avoid Cliches, Jargons, Foreign Words - Avoid gender biased words (mankind → humanity) - Avoid too many nouns (Window Sash Installation Company → the company that installs window sashes)
Questionnaires:¶
- Open Ended ( How would you describe this flavor of ice cream? )
- Close Ended ( Do you think this ice cream is too rich in flavor? )
- Multiple Choice
- Checklist
- Ranking
- Short Answer
- Scale
Misc points to remember: - Double Barreled Question : How have teachers and students reacted to the new 30min lunch break? - Leading Question : Do you think the new cafeteria lunch menu offers a better variety of healthy foods than the old one? - Minimum Number of Respondents is Total Size / 10