English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A noun can act as a direct object in a sentence. A direct object directly receives the action from the verb. Look at this sentence: Bob threw the ball. The action is threw. What receives the action? The ball. Bob… Read more952. A Noun Acts as an Object – Direct Object
A noun can act as an object in a sentence. Action happens to an object in a sentence. With a direct object, the action happens directly to the object. With an indirect object, the action happens indirectly. We can only… Read more953. A Noun Acts as an Object – Indirect Object
A noun can act as the object of a preposition in a sentence. The object of the preposition is the last word in a prepositional phrase. Here is prepositional phrase: over the bridgeThe noun bridge is the last word in… Read more954. A Noun Acts as an Object – Object of the Preposition
Section A: Decide if the bold-faced noun is a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of the preposition. Write DO, IO, or OP1. Jan gave me a new book. 2. I set it on the shelf.3. I read… Read more955. Practice with Nouns as Objects
A sentence that tells a fact is called a declarative sentence. A declarative sentence ends with a period (.) .We call a declarative sentence a “telling sentence.” Here are some examples of a declarative sentence:Today is Monday.Bob has a pet… Read more956. Sentence Purpose: Declarative Sentence
An interrogative sentence is an asking sentence. Because an interrogative sentence asks a question, it always ends with a question mark. An interrogative sentence can ask who?Who is knocking at the door? An interrogative sentence can ask what? What did… Read more957. Sentence Purpose: Interrogative Sentence
An exclamatory sentence shows excitement, fear, or surprise. An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation point (!). Exclamatory sentences showing excitement:Look at that big horse!We won the championship! Exclamatory sentences showing fear: Look out for the falling tree!The house is… Read more958. Sentence Purpose – Exclamatory Sentence
An imperative sentence gives an order. This type of sentence always begins with a verb. The subject is not stated, but it is understood that the subject is You. The order is being given to the person who receives the… Read more959. Sentence Purpose – Imperative Sentence