Here are the answers to the 6 theoretical questions related to Sentence Structure:
1. What are the different types of sentences based on structure? (e.g., simple,
compound, complex, compound-complex)
Answer: There are four main types of sentences based on their structure:
1.
Simple Sentence: A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause, meaning it has one subject and one predicate.
Example: She runs every morning.
2.
Compound Sentence: A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as and, but, or,
nor, for, yet, so) or a semicolon.
Example: I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
3.
Complex Sentence: A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause.
Example: Although it was raining, we went to the park.
4.
Compound-Complex Sentence: A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent
clause.
Example: She was late because she missed the bus, but she still managed to catch the train.
2. Explain the difference between a declarative sentence and an imperative sentence.
Answer:
1.
Declarative Sentence: A declarative sentence makes a statement or provides information. It ends with a period.
Example: The sky is blue.
2.
Imperative Sentence: An imperative sentence gives a command, request, or instruction. It often ends with a period but can also end with an
exclamation mark.
Example: Please close the door.
Example (exclamation): Stop right there!
3. What is a sentence fragment? Provide examples.
Answer: A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing an essential part, such as a subject or a predicate, or does not express
a complete thought. It may appear to be a sentence but lacks the necessary components to stand alone.
Examples of Sentence Fragments:
After the meeting (missing a subject or main verb to complete the thought).
Because she was tired (missing an independent clause to make it complete).
Corrected Examples:
After the meeting, we went for lunch.
Because she was tired, she went to bed early.
4. What is subject-verb agreement? Why is it important in sentence formation?
Answer: Subject-verb agreement refers to the rule that the subject and the verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). This
means that if the subject is singular, the verb should also be singular, and if the subject is plural, the verb should be plural.
Importance:
Correct subject-verb agreement ensures clarity and grammatical correctness in sentences.
It helps the reader understand whether you're referring to a single subject or multiple subjects.
Examples:
Singular: The cat runs fast. (singular subject "cat," singular verb "runs")
Plural: The cats run fast. (plural subject "cats," plural verb "run")
5. Explain the difference between a statement, question, command, and exclamation
with examples.
Answer:
1.
Statement (Declarative Sentence): A statement provides information or makes a declaration. It ends with a period.
Example: I like to read books.
2.
Question (Interrogative Sentence): A question seeks information and usually ends with a question mark.
Example: Do you like to read books?
3.
Command (Imperative Sentence): A command gives an order or request. It ends with a period or exclamation mark.
Example: Please pass the salt. / Stop talking!
4.
Exclamation (Exclamatory Sentence): An exclamation expresses strong feelings or emotions. It ends with an exclamation mark.
Example: Wow, that was amazing!
6. How do you identify the subject and predicate in a sentence?
Answer: In a sentence, the subject is the person, thing, or idea that is doing or being something, and the predicate is the part of the sentence
that tells what the subject is doing or what is happening to the subject.
How to Identify:
1.
Subject: Ask "who" or "what" before the verb to find the subject.
Example:
John runs every morning.
Who runs every morning? John (subject).
2.
Predicate: The predicate usually includes the verb and tells what the subject is doing or what happens to the subject.
Example:
John runs every morning.
What does John do every morning? runs every morning (predicate).
Example Breakdown:
Sentence:
The teacher gave the students a homework assignment.
Subject: The teacher (who is doing the action?)
Predicate: gave the students a homework assignment (what is the teacher doing?)
