"I'm sitting at my computer, with a box of tissues and a cat in my lap." (^^independent clause ^^) (^^dependent clause^^)
It's an independent clause (a sentence that can stand alone) and one or more supporting sentences or sentences with additional detail (dependent clauses).
periodic sentence and loose or cumulative sentence
No, a cumulative sentence and a loose sentence are not the same. A cumulative sentence is a sentence that starts with an independent clause and is followed by a series of subordinate clauses or phrases that provide additional information. A loose sentence, on the other hand, is a sentence in which the main idea is stated first, followed by phrases or clauses that provide further details or examples.
A cumulative sentence is a sentence that has a main point, as well as extra phrases. For example, Kelly forgot her keys, lost her purse, and got a flat tire, all in the same night.
His enrollment papers and report cards are in his cumulative folder. Exposure to secondhand smoke has a cumulative effect on the lungs.
Here is an example: Fire fighters face many hazards. Explosions, fire, toxic inhalations, etc. The cumulative risk of being a fire fighters is immense.
Cumulative performance refers to the whole performance of a group or team. Individual performance is of single individual, while cumulative performance is of a group. Example. England Football team won a match by cumulative performance of 11 players.
comulative risks are related risks that increase with each added risk. An example is using a cell phone while driving.
When you add another stressor in your normal working day it becomes cumulative.
A cumulative tale is when there is a variation of a repetitive tale. This is also know as a "Add and Repeat" tale. An example of this type of tale is I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
"Cumulative" means "total." Take the last measurement, subtract the first measurement. That is cumulative growth. Example: I have a plant 1 inch tall on Monday, it grew to 3 inches on Tuesday, but it got sick and shrank to 2 inches on Wednesday. The cumulative growth is Wednesday minus Monday -- 1 inch.
I will seriously consider the cumulative counsel of the council and reveal my decision when we reconvene.
Cumulative frequency is the running total of frequencies. It can be shown on a graph by joining points. For example if frequencies are 4, 6, 3, 2, 6, 10 then their cumulative frequencies are 4, 10, 13, 15, 21 and 31 respectively.