Sentence & Writing Outline — Summary

1. Varieties of Sentences

Importance of using different sentence types to improve clarity and engagement.

2. Linguistics & Sentence Structure

Linguistics

Scientific study of language and structure.

Sentence Structure

Arrangement of words and clauses to express complete thoughts.

3. Clauses

Independent Clause

Can stand alone and express a complete idea.

Dependent Clause

Needs another clause to form a complete idea.

4. Types of Sentences

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Compound-Complex

5. Types of Writing

• Expository
• Descriptive
• Narrative
• Persuasive

6. Paragraph & Essay Structure

Paragraphs include topic, supporting, and concluding sentences. Essays follow the 1-3-1 format: introduction, body, and conclusion.