basic grammar rules

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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. Example: 'I went to buy food because I ran out.'

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'My father mailed the letter,' the subject is 'my father.'

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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 coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I like to ride my bike, and play with my dog.'

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is. Example: In 'My sister and I walked home after school,' the predicate is 'walked home after school.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I like to swim, I don't go often, and my brother doesn't either.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'She enjoys painting.'