Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • describe how sentence skills fit into the writing process;
  • identify the structure of a complete sentence;
  • identify and correct fragments;
  • identify and correct run-ons;
  • apply correct punctuation for an effective sentence;
  • evaluate a sentence for correct word use;
  • evaluate a sentence for consistency (parallelism, tense, and point of view); and
  • use diction to avoid awkward wording and create effective sentences.