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Which definition is for a cumulative sentence?
A standard sentence pattern that adds multiple details after the standard sentence
A sentence with multiple details coming before the standard sentence structure
A standard sentence with the verb coming before the subject
Ms. Bullen's favorite - only definition needed
Which definition is for a periodic sentence?
A standard sentence pattern that adds multiple details after the standard sentence
A sentence with multiple details coming before the standard sentence structure
A standard sentence with the verb coming before the subject
Ms. Bullen's favorite - only definition needed
Which definition is for an inverted sentence?
A standard sentence pattern that adds multiple details after the standard sentence
A sentence with multiple details coming before the standard sentence structure
A standard sentence with the verb coming before the subject
Ms. Bullen's favorite - only definition needed
What type of sentence is the example below?
Jumped over the moon the cow did.
Cumulative
Periodic
Fractured
Inverted
What type of sentence is the example below?
We ate all the candy, which had all the flavors of sour, sweet, and spicy, and was quite addictive for us.
Cumulative
Periodic
Not a sentence
Inverted
What type of sentence is the example below?
Coming from the spa, with all the splendor of black and white spots, a voluminous tail, and luxuriously shiny toenails, the cow strutted its stuff through the field.
Cumulative
Periodic
Simple
Inverted
Check all of the standard sentence structures below
Subject/Verb
Clause/Gerund
Subject/Verb/Subject Verb Complement
Subject/Verb/Direct Object
Subject/Verb/Indirect Object/Direct Object
Why are these types of sentences used?
To make Shakespeare appreciate them more
To avoid monotony in their sentence structure
To make their Valentine's Day cards more interesting
To make every sentence look the same
How do these sentence types work? They:
Emphasize a point
Control sentence rhythm
Increase tension
To make it easy to have poetic last words
Create dramatic impact
What type of sentence is this example?
Consumed by the giant child, the ceiling fan was no longer around.
Periodic
Inverted
Not a sentence
Cumulative
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