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Grammar
Sentence Structure

Sentence Structure

Word order, clauses, inversion, emphasis and sentence patterns.

Sentence Elements
Subjects, predicates, objects, complements and adverbials.
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Word Order
Standard English word order and sentence patterns.
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Statements, Questions and Negatives
Forming affirmative, interrogative and negative sentences.
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Imperative Sentences
Giving commands, instructions, warnings and advice.
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Sentence Types
Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences.
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Coordination and Subordination
Joining clauses using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
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Ellipsis and Substitution
Avoiding repetition by omitting or replacing words.
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Emphasis and Inversion
Using inversion, fronting and cleft sentences for emphasis.
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Sentence Connectors
Using linking words and transitional expressions to connect ideas.
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Common Mistakes
Frequent learner mistakes involving sentence structure.
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