Sentence Structure
by Carey Hilgartner
1. Types
1.1. Simple
1.2. Compound
1.3. Complex
2. Components
2.1. Clauses
2.1.1. Types
2.1.1.1. Independent
2.1.1.2. Dependent
2.2. Phrases
2.3. Nouns
2.4. Verbs
2.5. Adverbs
2.6. Adjectives
2.7. Conjunctions
2.7.1. Coordinating
2.7.2. Subordinating
3. COMPLETE THOUGHT
4. Usage
4.1. Common Errors
4.1.1. fragments
4.1.2. run-ons
4.1.3. comma splices
4.1.4. dangling modifiers
4.1.5. misplaced modifiers
4.2. Relationship Between Ideas
4.2.1. compare and contrast
4.2.2. cause and effect
4.2.3. list
4.2.4. process or narration
4.2.5. example
4.2.6. definition
4.3. Style
4.3.1. definition
4.3.1.1. clear
4.3.1.2. effect
4.3.1.3. concise
4.3.1.4. variety
4.3.2. techniques
4.3.2.1. parallel structure
4.3.2.2. transition