Sentence Patterns, Structure, and Types

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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What does S-V stand for in sentence structure?

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S-V stands for Subject-Verb, indicating a sentence with a subject followed by a verb.

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What does S-LV-PA stand for in sentence structure?

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S-LV-PA stands for Subject-Linking Verb-Predicate Adjective, indicating a sentence where the subject is linked to an adjective.

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What does S-LV-PN stand for in sentence structure?

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S-LV-PN stands for Subject-Linking Verb-Predicate Noun, indicating a sentence where the subject is linked to a noun that renames it.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb. Example: 'She kicked the ball.' (ball is the direct object).

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What is a predicate noun?

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A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject. Example: 'He is a teacher.' (teacher is the predicate noun).

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject. Example: 'The soup is hot.' (hot is the predicate adjective).