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Friday, 17 May 2019

The Four Types of Sentence

Letter 1


Explanation
  1.  Simple Sentences 
  2. Contains 1 independent clause (IC).
    One IC:
    We hope to have a cordial relationship between the two companies.

  3. Compound Sentence
  4. Contains 2 IC and connected by coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
    First IC:
    We are satisfied with all the details mention in the proposal
    Coord. conjunction:
    , and
    Second IC:
    we would like to offer the contract for one year.

  5.  Complex Sentence
  6. Contains 1 IC and 1 dependent clause (DC). DC begin with subordinating conjunction.
    Subordinating conj. + One DC:
    As + you have mentioned,
    One IC:
    we shall stick to the offer price specified in the proposal.

  7. Compound-Complex Sentence
  8. Contains 2 IC and 1 DC at least. connected by coordinating conj. & subordinating conj.
    One DC:
    We are pleased to inform you that in the meeting of the board of directors on 5th September,
    First IC:
    we have chosen your proposal to provide internet services to our company in the coming financial year
    Coord. conjunction:
    , and
    Second IC:
    we would like to know about the upcoming services next year.

Letter 2



Explanation
  1.  Simple Sentences 
  2. Contains 1 independent clause (IC).
    One IC:
    I have five years of experience working as a Marketing Strategist for one of our local retail clothing stores.

  3. Compound Sentence
  4. Contains 2 IC and connected by coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
    First IC:
    I recently read an article about United International’s new approach to digital marketing in Marketing Magazine Online
    Coord. conjunction:
    , and
    Second IC:
    I’m writing to inquire whether you have any marketing positions open.

  5.  Complex Sentence
  6. Contains 1 IC and 1 dependent clause (DC). DC begin with subordinating conjunction.
    Subordinating conj. + One DC:
    In addition of that,
    One IC:
    our sales increased by 50 percent during that time.

  7. Compound-Complex Sentence
  8. Contains 2 IC and 1 DC at least. connected by coordinating conj. & subordinating conj.
    One DC:
    that I got during the time I was in this role.
    First IC:
    My resume is enclosed with this letter
    Coord. conjunction:
    , so
    Second IC:
    you can review my education, work experience, and also my achievements 

Letter sources:
https://www.letters.org/business-letter/sample-business-letter.html
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/letter-of-interest-tips-and-samples-2059708
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