English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
To review: A noun names a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. Singular nouns mean one. Plural nouns mean more than one. Some singular nouns add -s or -es to become plural. Others become plural by changing their… Read more25. Practice with Nouns and Articles
The articles a and an are singular. Use a or an with singular nouns. I saw an ocean.I rode a bike. The article the can be used with singular nouns if you are talking about a specific singular noun. I… Read more24.Using Articles with Plural Nouns
When a word names only one thing, it is a singular noun. I saw one dog. The word dog is a singular noun. When a word names more than one thing, it is a plural noun.I saw two dogs. The… Read more23. Singular and Plural Nouns
Nouns are words that name a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. A, an, and the are the articles. We use articles with common nouns. Any time you see one of the articles, you know that a noun… Read more22. Articles: Three Words that are Noun Markers
The noun is a part of speech. A noun names a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. Some nouns name a person. Examples: Mary, teacher, Daddy, Grandpa, doctor, baby Some nouns name a place. Examples: school, home, County… Read more21. Nouns are Naming Words.
We have learned about four types of sentences: Declarative Sentence – a telling sentence; makes a statement; ends with a period Interrogative Sentence – an asking sentence; a question; ends with a question mark Imperative Sentence – a command sentence;… Read more20. Practice Four Types of Sentences
An exclamatory sentence shows excitement. Always put an exclamation point (!) at the end of an exclamatory sentence. Here are some exclamatory sentences. These sentences show happy excitement. Look what I got for my birthday! We are going on vacation… Read more19. The Exclamatory Sentence – How Exciting!
An imperative sentence is a command. An imperative sentence tells someone to do something. Sit down. Shut the door. Bring me a rag. Be careful! An imperative sentence always begins with a verb (an action word). The shortest imperative sentences… Read more18. The Imperative Sentence – Listen up!
An interrogative sentence is an asking sentence. An interrogative sentence asks a question. Think about the interrogation room at a police station. They use this room to ask a suspect some questions. Interrogate means to ask, so an interrogative sentence… Read more17. Interrogative Sentences
A declarative sentence is a telling sentence. A declarative sentence makes a statement. Declarative is similar to declaration. Think about the Declaration of Independence. This historic document declares that all people are created equal. It’s called a declaration because it… Read more16. Declarative Sentences