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What is a group of words that expresses a complete thought?
What is a group of words that expresses a complete thought?
What is the main difference between a clause and a sentence?
What is the main difference between a clause and a sentence?
What type of sentence expresses strong emotion or surprise?
What type of sentence expresses strong emotion or surprise?
What is the usual word order for an exclamatory sentence?
What is the usual word order for an exclamatory sentence?
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What is a simple sentence?
What is a simple sentence?
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What is an independent clause?
What is an independent clause?
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What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
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What is the main difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
What is the main difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
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What is the function of the word 'so' in a sentence?
What is the function of the word 'so' in a sentence?
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What is the primary characteristic of a compound sentence?
What is the primary characteristic of a compound sentence?
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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
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What is the main difference between a descriptive paragraph and a narrative paragraph?
What is the main difference between a descriptive paragraph and a narrative paragraph?
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Study Notes
Sentence Structure and Clauses
- A complete thought is expressed through a sentence consisting of a subject and a predicate.
- Clause vs. Sentence: A clause may be a complete thought (independent) or not (dependent), whereas a sentence always conveys a complete thought.
- A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.
- An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
- A dependent clause cannot stand independently as a complete sentence.
Types of Sentences
- An exclamatory sentence is used to convey strong emotion or surprise, typically ending with an exclamation mark.
- The usual word order for an exclamatory sentence is similar to declarative sentences, generally following the pattern of subject-verb-object for clarity.
Paragraph Structure
- The topic sentence serves as the main idea or central theme of a paragraph, guiding the reader on what to expect.
- A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph, reinforcing the main idea and providing closure.
Sentence Types and Their Characteristics
- A compound sentence consists of at least two independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions (such as and, but, or).
- The key difference between a descriptive paragraph and a narrative paragraph lies in purpose: descriptive paragraphs focus on detailing sensory information, while narrative paragraphs tell a story or relate events.
Function of Words
- The word 'so' can function as a conjunction indicating consequence or as an adverbial modifier to intensify a statement.
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Test your understanding of sentences and clauses in English grammar. Learn to identify the difference between a sentence and a clause, and how to recognize independent clauses. Improve your writing skills with this informative quiz!
