basic grammar rules

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information and ends with a period. It expresses an idea or opinion.

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Is 'Be kind to your brother.' a declarative sentence?

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No, it is an imperative sentence.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Is 'I went to buy food because I ran out.' a complex sentence?

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Yes, it has an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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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.

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Is 'I like to ride my bike, and play with my dog.' a compound sentence?

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Yes, it contains two independent clauses.

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What is the object in a sentence?

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The object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.

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In the sentence 'The baby drank her milk.', what is the object?

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Her milk.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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In the sentence 'My sister and I walked home after school.', what is the predicate?

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Walked.