Difference between major and minor sentences

A major sentence is a complete sentence that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Example: "She went to the store."

A minor sentence, on the other hand, is an incomplete sentence that lacks either a subject or a predicate or does not express a complete thought. It often relies on context or the surrounding sentences to convey its meaning.

Example: "In the morning." (This is a minor sentence because it lacks a subject and a predicate, and does not express a complete thought on its own.)

Major Sentence

- Also known as an independent clause
- Expresses a complete thought
- Can stand alone as a sentence
- Contains a subject and a verb

Example: The dog barked.

Minor Sentence

- Also known as a dependent clause
- Expresses an incomplete thought
- Cannot stand alone as a sentence
- Contains a subject and a verb, but is introduced by a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, if)

Example: Because the dog barked, the owner woke up.

Key Differences:

- Completeness: Major sentences are complete thoughts, while minor sentences are incomplete.
- Standalone: Major sentences can stand alone, while minor sentences need to be connected to a major sentence to make sense.
- Subordinating Conjunction: Minor sentences are introduced by subordinating conjunctions, while major sentences are not.

Examples:

Major Sentences:

- I went to the store.
- The weather is nice.
- She loves to read.

Minor Sentences:

- When I went to the store
- Because the weather is nice
- If she loves to read