Test preparation

Yes, a compound sentence can have three or more independent clauses, joined by coordinating conjunctions or a semicolon.

Example: He came, she saw, and they conquered.

Punctuation is crucial in compound sentences:

1. Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction if both clauses are independent.

Example: I was late, but I still made it to class.

2. Use a semicolon when you don't use a conjunction.

Example: She loves books; he prefers movies.

3. Use a semicolon + conjunctive adverb + comma when using adverbs like however, therefore, moreover, nevertheless.

Example: He was tired; however, he continued working.

Avoid comma splices, which occur when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma.

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases or clauses of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are remembered by the acronym FANBOYS:

F: For (cause)

A: And (addition)

N: Nor (negative addition)

B: But (contrast)

O: Or (choice)

Y: Yet (contrast, similar to 'but')

S: So (result)

Example: I wanted to study, but I was too tired.

A sentence in English follows a subject-verb-object structure, in most cases. Sentences also contain elements like complements, adjuncts, and phrases, which further modify or expand its structure. Example:

Subject: The noun or pronoun that performs the action

Verb: The action word

Object: The noun or pronoun that receives the action

Example: The baby [subject] kicks [verb] the ball [object].

A Sentence in English language is a group of words that lead to some meaning. A sentence is complete in itself and expresses a general idea, pose a question, provide a suggestion, make an order or request, among others. Example: The dog sat on the mat. (Noun=dog, verb=sat, object=mat)

Yes, there are two exceptions or special cases in terms of narration in grammar. These are:

• When a universal truth is stated, the tense remains the same in direct as well as indirect narration. 

For example:

She said, "The water boils at 100 degree celcius."

She said that the water boils at 100 degree celcius. 

• The tense does not change whent he reporting verb is in the present or future tense. 

Narration change means, it is the process of switching between direct and indirect narration. It involves changing the structure and words while reporting someone's speech. One needs to know the narration rules to make these changes correctly and for clear communication and conversation. 

The main rules in English grammar for Narration include:

• Changing the verb tense in indirect i=narration (usually takin a step back)
• Pronouns to be changed to match the context.
• Adverbs of time and place change
• Reporting verbs change according to the context. 

Narration, the technique used to tell a story or report something that some said, is crucial for accurately reporting conversations, stories, and information. Understanding narration helps improve clarity and precision in communication.

There are two types of narration, direct narration and indirect narration.