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Sentence Structure & Cohesion

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Sentence Structure & Cohesion

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📚 Part 1: Identifying Sentence Structures

Instructions: Read each sentence and identify its structure. Choose the correct answer.

1. "Marcus gained power through manipulation, but he lost the respect of his friends."

Simple sentence

Compound sentence

Complex sentence

2. "Although Sarah tried to persuade her classmates, they refused to listen because they didn't trust her motives."

Simple sentence

Compound sentence

Complex sentence

3. Which conjunctions are used to create compound sentences? (Select all that apply)

and

because

but

although

or

4. "The protagonist realised that power corrupts."

Simple sentence

Compound sentence

Complex sentence

✏️ Part 2: Creating Cohesion

Instructions: Rewrite the following paragraph to improve cohesion using pronouns, synonyms, and appropriate conjunctions.

5. Rewrite this paragraph to avoid repetition and improve flow:

"Emma wanted to convince Emma's brother to help Emma with Emma's project. Emma's brother said Emma's brother was too busy. Emma decided Emma would ask Emma's friend instead. Emma's friend agreed to help Emma."

6. Complete the sentences using appropriate cohesive devices (pronouns, synonyms, conjunctions):

a) The king held absolute authority over his subjects. _______ power was both feared and respected.

b) The students organised a protest _______ the school board ignored _______ concerns.

c) Jessica tried to influence her teammates' decision. _______, _______ refused to change _______ minds.

7. Combine these simple sentences into one complex sentence:

"The character gained influence. She used manipulation. Her friends discovered her tactics. They abandoned her."

🎯 Part 3: Extension Activity - Narrative Voice

For Advanced Students: Experiment with different sentence structures and narrative techniques.

8. Write the same scene from two different perspectives, using varied sentence structures to create different effects:

Scenario: A student council president tries to persuade classmates to support a new school policy.

Version 1 - Third person, complex sentences:

Version 2 - First person, mix of simple and compound sentences:

9. Self-Assessment: Check the boxes that apply to your writing above:

I used a variety of sentence structures

I maintained cohesion with pronouns and synonyms

I clearly conveyed the theme of power/persuasion

My sentences flow logically from one idea to the next

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