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American English Grammar
Loose sentence
Learning objectives
In this lesson you will learn the definition of a loose sentence, study examples of loose sentences, and take a test.
Definition of a loose sentence
  • A loose sentence:
  • is a long sentence that has the main point at the beginning
  • is typically used by native English speakers
  • is effective because the main idea is followed by supporting information
  • is the opposite of a periodic sentence
An Example of a loose sentence
  • I would be willing to pay more tuition at this college, if the class sizes were smaller, the teachers were better, and the degree was nationally recognized.
  • Note: the part of the sentence in bold is the main point and easily identified by the listener or reader








































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