English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Sometimes a compound sentence is combined with a subordinate clause. That makes a compound-complex sentence. Here is a compound sentence:I can mow the lawn, and you can rake the leaves.Now let’s add a subordinate clause to the beginning of this… Read more728. The Compound-Complex Sentence
When you write, it is good to use a variety of sentence structures to give your writing energy and interest. In the past two weeks, we have talked about four different types of sentence structure: simple sentencecompound sentencecomplex sentencecompound-complex sentence… Read more729. Highlight on Writing – Sentence Variety
Section A: Decide whether or not the sentence needs a comma, and if so, where?1. Bob has a brother and a sister.2. His brother is a doctor and his sister is a nurse.3. If you want to play basketball you… Read more730. Practice with Sentences
A noun is a word that names a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. A singular noun names only one person, place, thing, or idea. Here are some examples of singular nouns:duck, dog, book, tree, house, train, car,… Read more731. The Singular Noun
A singular noun is one person, place, or thing. A plural noun is more than one. Most nouns add -s when they become plural. Look at these examples:one dog – two dogsone cat – two catsone horse – two horsesone… Read more732. Plural Nouns add -s
Most nouns add -s or -es to become plural, but a few nouns actually change their form when plural. Here are some examples of plural nouns that do not end in -s:one child – two childrenone mouse – two miceone… Read more733. Some Nouns Change Form when Plural
A collective noun names a word that contains many parts or members, but is still one thing. Here is a list of collective nouns that name people: team, choir, band, class, family, faculty, staffThe choir has many members.Our family contains… Read more734. Collective Nouns
Section A: Make each singular noun into a plural1. dog2. house3. man4. mouse5. foot6. child7. tree8. bush Section B: Find the collective noun in each sentence.9. The choir learned a new song.10. My basketball team is in first place. Answers:… Read more735. Practice with Nouns
Number words are adjectives. Every time you put a number word with a noun, you are using an adjective. I bought two ears of corn at the market.We need five potatoes for dinner.Bobby read twenty books during the summer.My neighbor… Read more737. Adjectives Modify Nouns by Telling How Many