Basic Sentence Structure
A standard English sentence follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) pattern:
- Subject: The person/thing performing the action
⚠️ Example: The cat - Verb: The action being performed
⚠️ Example: chases - Object: The receiver of the action
⚠️ Example: the mouse
Common Parts of Speech
| Part of Speech | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Noun 🐾 | dog, city | People, places, things, or ideas |
| Pronoun 👥 | he, they | Replaces nouns to avoid repetition |
| Verb 🔥 | run, write | Action words (base form, past tense, etc.) |
| Adjective 🌈 | happy, blue | Describes nouns |
| Adverb 🕹 | quickly, there | Modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs |
Grammar Tips
- Use articles (a, an, the) to specify nouns
- Avoid double negatives (e.g., I don't have no time)
- Check subject-verb agreement (e.g., She runs, not She run)
- Practice tense consistency (present, past, future)
Expand Your Knowledge
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