Grammar: One-Clause Sentences

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Questions and Answers

What are the two major components of a one clause sentence?

  • Verb and Adverb
  • Subject and Direct Object
  • Noun and Pronoun
  • Subject and Verb (correct)

Which type of verb requires a direct object?

  • Linking Verb
  • Transitive Verb (correct)
  • Intransitive Verb
  • Auxiliary Verb

Why is it stated that no English sentence can be correct without a subject and a verb?

  • They form the main idea of a sentence. (correct)
  • They create complex sentence structures.
  • They are always placed at the beginning.
  • They provide details about the action.

Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb?

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Which sentence correctly illustrates the structure of a one clause sentence?

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Flashcards

One Clause Sentence

The simplest sentence structure containing a subject and a verb.

Verb

The part of a sentence that performs the action.

Subject

The part of a sentence that performs the verb's action.

Transitive Verb

A verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

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Intransitive Verb

A verb that doesn't require a direct object to complete its meaning.

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Study Notes

Lecture 1: One-Clause Sentences

  • One-clause sentences are the simplest type of sentences.
  • The main components of a one-clause sentence are the subject and verb (S+V).
  • An example: The pilot completed his training at Alexandria University last year. (Subject=pilot, Verb=completed)
  • A sentence needs a subject and a verb to be grammatically correct in English.

Types of Verbs

  • Some verbs are transitive, requiring a direct object.
  • Other verbs are intransitive, not needing a direct object.

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