What is the structure of a basic English sentence?
Arrange the group of words into complete sentences.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A basic English sentence typically follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you form a sentence using a subject and a verb?
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To form a sentence, combine a subject (who or what the sentence is about) with a verb (what the subject is doing). For example, 'The dog barks.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?
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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail. For example, in 'The big dog barks,' 'big' is the adjective describing 'dog.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a definite and an indefinite article?
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A definite article ('the') refers to a specific noun, while an indefinite article ('a' or 'an') refers to a non-specific noun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you rearrange words to form a correct sentence?
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Identify the subject, verb, and object in the jumbled words, then arrange them in the correct SVO order.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a compound sentence?
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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but'). For example, 'I like tea, and she likes coffee.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?
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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.
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