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American English Grammar |
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Sentence |
| Learning
objectives |
 In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of a sentence, learn the types of
sentences, and
take a test. |
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| Types of sentences |
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simple sentence
- the most basic type of sentence which contains only one
independent clause
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compound sentence
- has two or more independent clauses or simple sentences
which are connected using coordinate conjunctions
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complex sentence
- has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
but differs from a compound sentence in that the clauses are
not equal
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compound-complex sentence
- composed of a simple sentence and a complex sentence or two
complex sentences
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declarative sentence
- used most often in spoken and written English and is used to
state facts or an argument
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exclamatory sentence
- the same as a declarative sentence except that it adds
emphasis and usually ends with an exclamation mark
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imperative sentence
- used to give a direct command to someone and can end with a
period or an exclamation mark depending on the degree of the
command
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interrogative sentence
- used to ask a direct question and always ends with a
question mark
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loose sentence
- a long sentence that has the main point at the beginning and
typically used by English speakers
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periodic sentence
- a long sentence that has the main point at the end and
although not typically used, this type of sentence can be
dramatic or even persuasive
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Take the test |
 Study
the types of sentences listed above. For each test question,
you need to choose the correct type of sentence. Click the
links to learn more about each type of sentence. |
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1. Mio eats breakfast and she goes to work.
2.
Are you studying for the final exam?
3. I would be willing to pay more tuition at this college, if the
class sizes were smaller, the teachers were better, and the degree
was nationally recognized.
4.
Osaka is in the Kansai area of Japan.
5.
While Mio reads a book, she listens to the radio.
6.
Be quiet!
7.
She listens to the radio.
8. If the class sizes were smaller, the teachers were better, and
the degree was nationally recognized, I would be willing to pay more
tuition at this college.
9.
This food tastes great!
10. After Mio eats breakfast, she goes to work or she goes
shopping.
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