EXERCISE 3. ADD AN INTERJECTION TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES, IN...

5. The doors are locked and we can’t get out. (fear)

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Part TWO Sentence

Composition

All writing begins with the sentence. In Part One, we explored the parts of speech, the

building blocks of sentences. This part directs attention to the structure and quality of sen-

tences. It asks you to judge between good and bad examples—and encourages you to write

good ones. With a little practice, you can produce sentences that say what you mean in a

fresh and effective way.

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Lesson 18 Characteristics

of Good

Sentences

Sentences vary widely in style and subject matter. Yet all good sentences have certain

qualities in common.