Sentences

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It typically contains a subject (the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about) and a predicate (which tells something about the subject). Here are key aspects of sentences in English:

Components of a Sentence#

• Subject: The noun or pronoun that performs the action or is described in the sentence.
• Predicate: The part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

Example:

• She (subject) runs quickly (predicate).

Types of Sentences#

Sentence Structure#

• Simple Sentences: Contain a single independent clause.
  • Example: She reads books.
• Compound Sentences: Contain two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
  • Example: She reads books, and she writes stories.
• Complex Sentences: Contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
  • Example: Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
• Compound-Complex Sentences: Contain two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
  • Example: She finished her homework, and she went to bed after she was done.

Syntax and Grammar Rules#

• Word Order: English typically follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order.
  • Example: She (S) reads (V) books (O).
• Agreement: Subjects and verbs must agree in number (singular or plural).
  • Example: He reads (singular) vs. They read (plural).