Sentence Patterns
- 2. Independent Clause (IC) An IC is a group of words which contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. The dog barked at the cat . Dependent Clause (DC) A DC is a group of words which contains a subject and a verb but CANNOT stand alone. When the dog barked at the cat … Coordinating Conjunction (CC) CCs are the seven words that join words, phrases, or clauses. FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). It was raining , so I took my umbrella .
- 3. IC (1 Independent Clause) IC, CC IC (2 Independent Clauses joined by a Coordinating Conjunction) DC, IC (1 Dependent Clause + a comma + and 1 Independent Clause) IC DC (1 Independent Clause (no comma) + 1 Dependent Clause)
- 4. IC: The cat and dog ran through the kitchen on their way to the food bowls . IC, CC IC: The cat ran through the kitchen , but the dog took the shortcut through the pantry . DC, IC: While the dog cut through the pantry , the cat ran straight through the kitchen . IC DC: The cat ran through the kitchen before the dog ran through the pantry .
- 5. John went to school, but James remained at home. , If he changes his mind, we shall know for sure. ,
- 6. On the way to the pool, Robert tripped over the big log and fell in. I am happy to be free from debt, but do not ask to borrow any money! , Were you ever in a storm that was full of lightning?