English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
We know that a clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb. A phrase is a group of words without a verb. A clause has action. A phrase has no action. A prepositional phrase is… Read more238. A Phrase is Different from a Clause
Parallel lines are two lines always the same distance apart, like railroad tracks. Parallel structure in writing is a little different. We use parallel structure in a sentence when we list three phrases or three clauses evenly. If we wanted… Read more239. Highlight on Writing: Parallel Structure
Section A: Write C if this is a clause (with action). Write P if the group of words is a phrase (no action).1. over the bridge2. through the back window3. If the dog runs away4. while I wash the car5…. Read more240. Practice with Clauses and Phrases
A declarative sentence is a telling sentence. A declarative sentence makes a statement. A declarative sentence always ends with a period (.) . These sentences each make a statement. These are declarative sentences.Today is Monday.The school will be closed next… Read more241. Declarative Sentences
An interrogative sentence is an asking sentence. Therefore, an interrogative sentence is also called a question. Use a question mark (?) at the end of an interrogative sentence. Anytime you begin with an question word, you are writing an asking… Read more242. Interrogative Sentences
An exclamatory sentence shows very strong emotion – usually excitement, fear, or anger.Use an exclamation point (!) to end an exclamatory sentence. These exclamatory sentences show excitement:I won the prize for best costume!Today is my birthday!Look at that! It’s a… Read more243. Exclamatory Sentences
An imperative sentence gives an instruction, an order, or a direct command. This type of sentence begins with a verb. The speaker is talking directly to someone, so there is no subject in the sentence. Look at these examples of… Read more244. Imperative Sentences
Section A: Label each sentence below. Write D for declarative; IN for interrogative; E for exclamatory; IM for imperative.1. What time is it?2. Lock the door when you leave.3. I found my keys in the snow.4. Where are you going?5…. Read more245. Practice With Sentences
An abbreviation is a shortened – or abbreviated – word. We abbreviate certain words by removing a few of the letters and putting a period at the end of the shortened word to show that some of the word is… Read more246. Abbreviations
An abbreviation is a word that has been shortened by leaving out some of the letters. We sometimes abbreviate the names of the days of the week rather than write the complete name. To write abbreviations of the days of… Read more247. Abbreviations for Days of the Week