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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Here are some basic rules and structure that students need to follow while using different types of sentences, to avoid errors.
Type of Sentences | Structure | Example |
Declarative sentence | subject + verb, and usually ends with a period. | · The CAT is sleeping. · Please be quiet. |
Interrogative Sentences | Auxiliary Verb/Modal Verb/Main Verb + Subject + Main Verb (if applicable) + the rest of the sentence? | · Are you going to the store? · Can you come with me? |
Imperative Sentences | Verb+Subject .? | · Open the door. · Don't touch the ball! |
Exclamatory Sentences | Subject + Verb + Exclamation Point | · Oh, that's amazing! · What a beautiful day! |
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 1
It doesn't matter which book is best, what matter the most is how dedicated you are, prepare notes keep practice and choose a good university, not the Online and distance one, because distance and online education will not be teach you the skill sets which are demanded in corporate word . Even if you are going to choose other career options like phd. Or anything else, you should have contact with your Faculty because they are the one who will guide you or direct you, if they are not know you they will never give you the correct advise and perhaps wanted to down your morale .
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students are suggested to go through the following books to study the topic of sentences in detail, in English. These books delve into the nuances of sentence structure, using numerous examples to show how different arrangements of words and clauses can create specific effects.
Books | Author |
Building Great Sentences | Brooks Landon |
Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace | Joseph M. Williams and Joseph Bizup |
Artful Sentences: Syntax as Style | Virginia Tufte |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Sentence Types Based on Functionality
Sentence Type | Description | Examples |
Declarative Sentences | These sentences make a statement or express an opinion. They end with a period (.). | · The sky is blue. · She is a fantastic teacher. |
Interrogative Sentences | These sentences ask a question and end with a question mark (? ). | · Where are you going? · Are you going to have dinner now? |
Imperative Sentences | These sentences give a command or make a request. They can end with either a period or an exclamation mark, depending on the tone. | · Please pass me the water bottle. · Shut the door! |
Exclamatory Sentences | These sentences express strong emotion or excitement. They always end with an exclamation mark. | · Wow, what a movie it was! · I am amused!
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
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)
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
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].
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Sentence Types Based on Structure
Sentence Type | Description | Examples |
Simple Sentence | Contains one independent clause which is a group of words with a subject and a verb that expresses a complete thought.
| · She is reading a book. · Birds are flying in the sky.
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Compound Sentence | Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction like "and," "but," "or", or a semicolon. | · The dog ran and the CAT climbed the tree. · I finished my work and went for a walk. |
Complex Sentence | Has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause which cannot stand alone as a sentence. | · Because it was raining, I cancelled my movie plan. · After the show got over, they went out for dinner. |
Compound-Complex Sentence | Contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. | · After it stopped raining, the sun came out, and we went out for lunch. · Although the place is far, I still liked it and would recommend it to my friends. |
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
No, idioms and puns are not the same thing, but they are not completely different either. Idioms are puns are closely related to one another.
An idiom is a phrase that does not have a literal meaning. However, a pun is a joke or humor created by playing with words with more than one meaning or a similar sound.
Puns can be created by twisting idioms to create witty sentences. But idioms cannot be created from puns.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
No, puns are not grammatically incorrect. To create a pun, the English grammar rules are followed. However, the words are used in a way to create humor with double meanings.
This means that a pun forms a structurally correct sentence by playing with the meaning, not the grammar.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The following are the different types of puns in English:
1. Homophonic Puns: Uses words with same sound but different spellings or meanings.
2. Homographic Puns: Uses words with same spellings, but different meanings or pronunciations.
3. Homonymic Puns: Uses one word with multiple meanings.
4. Compound Puns: Combines two or more puns in a sentence.
5. Visual Puns: Uses images to represent a pun.
6. Equivoque Puns: Uses ambiguous words or phrases deliberately.
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