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'I am' is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. If you want to know how to make the simplest or the most complicated sentence, start reading!

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What Are Sentences in English?

Sentences

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Sentences are formed by putting words next to each other, but we do not always need more than one word to make a meaningful sentence.
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"Simple Sentences" in the English Grammar

Simple Sentences

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Most of us learned how to put three words together to make sentences in kindergarten: I love puppies! Games are fun! Let's learn all about simple sentences!
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"Compound Sentences" in the English Grammar

Compound Sentences

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In this lesson, we will study compound sentences and learn how to create them by joining two or more independent clauses together.
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"Complex Sentences" in the English Grammar

Complex Sentences

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. In this lesson, we will learn all about this type!
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"Compound-complex" Sentences in the English Grammar

Compound-complex Sentences

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A compound-complex sentence is comprised of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Let's get to know it in detail!
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"Word Order" in the English Grammar

Word Order

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Word order refers to the order or arrangement of words in a phrase, clause, or sentence. In order to study them in more detail, take a look at this article!
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"Cleft Sentences" in the English Grammar

Cleft Sentences

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Cleft sentences are complex sentences that have a meaning we can express by a simple sentence. They are used to emphasize one part of a clause. Let's see.
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What Is Negation in English Grammar?

Negation

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Negation is the act of making a term, phrase, or clause negative or opposite. In this article, you will learn how to make negations.
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"Negation of Verbs and Clauses" In the English Grammar

Negation: Verbs & Clauses

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Negation is the process that turns an affirmative statement into a negative one. In this lesson, we will learn about ways of creating negative sentences.
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Negation of Nouns and Pronouns in the English Grammar

Negation: Nouns & Pronouns

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In this lesson, we will learn about negative structures with nouns and pronouns. Do we have negative pronouns? How can we make a negative noun?
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Negation of Adverbs in the English Grammar

Negation: Adverbs

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In this lesson, we will learn about negative structures with adverbs. Do we have negative adverbs?
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"Double Negations" in the English Grammar

Double Negations

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Using a negative word with a negative verb is called a double negation. Is it OK to use double negation in English grammar? Let's find out!
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What Are Negative Markers in English?

Negative Markers

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Negative markers are used to make sentences with a negative meaning. In this lesson, we will learn about them.
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"Questions" in the English Grammar

Questions

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In English, there are different types of questions. In this lesson, you will get to know them briefly and see some examples for each type. Are you ready?
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"Yes/No Questions" in the English Grammar

Yes/No Questions

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'Do you like English?' 'Are you making progress?' 'Have these lessons been helping you?' If you want to learn about how to make yes/no questions, read this.
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"Wh- Questions" in the English Grammar

Wh- Questions

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Wh-questions are questions that begin with one of the 'wh-' words. In order to learn about them and to know how to form a wh- question, read this article!
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Embedded Questions in English Grammar

Embedded Questions

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A question within another question?! I wonder how's that ! let's see what are embedded questions to learn more about them.
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Tags in the English Grammar

Tags

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Tags are short clauses that look like questions. They are generally used at the end of a clause to ask for a response from the listener. Let's learn more!
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What Is Agreement in English Grammar

Agreement

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Consider the sentence ' They is at home'. It is incorrect. There are different components in a sentence that need to agree with each other.
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What Is Reported Speech in English?

Reported Speech

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Reported speech is related to the grammar of reporting what someone else said. In this lesson, you will learn all about it.
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"Direct Speech" in the English Grammar

Reported Speech: Direct Speech

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Mainly, there are two types of reported speech: direct speech and indirect speech. In this lesson, we will focus on the first type: how to use direct speech.
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"Indirect Speech" in the English Grammar

Reported Speech: Indirect Speech

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There are two main types of reported speech: direct speech and indirect speech. In this lesson, we will learn about how to use indirect speech in English.
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"Inversion and Fronting" in the English Grammar

Inversion and Fronting

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Inversion and fronting occur when we invert the normal sentence order. In this lesson, we will study these two grammatical structure.
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"Ellipsis" in the English Grammar

Ellipsis

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Ellipsis is the omission of a word or words that are obvious or easily understood from the context. In this lesson, we will learn about ellipses.
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Sentences

'Sentences' that require a variation often repeat subjects, lengths, or types. A sentence is made up of elements called 'clause'. Based on how these clauses are arranged and the types of the clauses, we have four types of sentence structures:

  • simple sentences
  • compound sentences
  • complex sentences
  • compound-complex sentences

We will talk about each of them in seperate articles.

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