Writing 1031F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Verb Phrase, Noun Phrase, Independent Clause
30 Oct 2018
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A group of words lacking a subject and/or predicate (verb) but functioning as a grammatical unit in a sentence. Noun phrase: most of the wedding guests . A phrase lacks a subject or a predicate. Cannot stand by itself as a sentence . Group of words containing both a subject and predicate. When the exam ended the students submitted . Do not treat subordinate clause as independent. Ex (cid:3247)because (cid:3248) it must be attached to an independent clause. Tone: attitude of the writer towards the reader. *essential for large corporations/ ppl you don"t know. Subject: (keep it brief but complete subject lines: purpose. Why are you writing? (keep to one sentence: summary. A summary of the contents of the memo. What have you written? (keep to one sentence) *in 2 sentences, indicate the purpose of the memo/summarized its contents: discussion. Short paragraphs (no more than 6-8 lines per paragraph) Use lists whenever possible (bulleted: conclusions/actions/recommendations.
