Types of English Sentences
Different types of sentences in English language:
Declarative sentences: express a fact or state
information. e.g., "The sky is blue."
Interrogative sentences: ask a question. e.g., "Is the
sky blue?"
Imperative sentences: give a command or instruction.
e.g., "Look up at the sky."
Exclamatory sentences: express strong emotion or
make an exclamation. e.g., "What a beautiful sky!"
Negative Present Perfect: Showing Limited
Time Importance
Negative present perfect tense expresses an action that
happened at an unspecified time before now or that
started in the past and continues up to the present. It
shows limited time importance.
I have not seen that movie yet.
She has never been to Paris.
Connecting Ideas: Contrasting and
Sequencing
Connecting ideas in writing and speaking can be done by
contrasting or sequencing.
Contrasting: using words and phrases like "however,"
"on the other hand," "but," "nevertheless," etc.
Sequencing: using words and phrases like "first,"
"next," "after that," "finally," etc.
Directions and Edits: Simple Present Tense
Usage
, Simple present tense is used to express actions that
happen regularly, facts, and general truths.
The train leaves at 6 pm.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Future Plans and Decisions: As a
consequence, as a result
Future plans and decisions can be expressed using "as a
consequence" or "as a result."
I will study harder as a consequence. (because of
something that happened)
She will get a promotion as a result. (because of her
achievements)
Distinction Between "It's" and "It's"
Apostrophe
"It's" with an apostrophe stands for "it is" or "it has."
It's a beautiful day. (it is)
It's been a long time. (it has)
Without an apostrophe, "its" indicates possession.
The dog hurt its leg.
Percentage vs Percent
Percentage is a noun that indicates a part of 100. Percent
is used as an adjective before a noun.
The percentage of people who voted was high. (noun)
The poll showed a high percent of support. (adjective)
Do vs Does
Do is used with singular and plural nouns in present tense.
Does is used with third person singular nouns.
Different types of sentences in English language:
Declarative sentences: express a fact or state
information. e.g., "The sky is blue."
Interrogative sentences: ask a question. e.g., "Is the
sky blue?"
Imperative sentences: give a command or instruction.
e.g., "Look up at the sky."
Exclamatory sentences: express strong emotion or
make an exclamation. e.g., "What a beautiful sky!"
Negative Present Perfect: Showing Limited
Time Importance
Negative present perfect tense expresses an action that
happened at an unspecified time before now or that
started in the past and continues up to the present. It
shows limited time importance.
I have not seen that movie yet.
She has never been to Paris.
Connecting Ideas: Contrasting and
Sequencing
Connecting ideas in writing and speaking can be done by
contrasting or sequencing.
Contrasting: using words and phrases like "however,"
"on the other hand," "but," "nevertheless," etc.
Sequencing: using words and phrases like "first,"
"next," "after that," "finally," etc.
Directions and Edits: Simple Present Tense
Usage
, Simple present tense is used to express actions that
happen regularly, facts, and general truths.
The train leaves at 6 pm.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Future Plans and Decisions: As a
consequence, as a result
Future plans and decisions can be expressed using "as a
consequence" or "as a result."
I will study harder as a consequence. (because of
something that happened)
She will get a promotion as a result. (because of her
achievements)
Distinction Between "It's" and "It's"
Apostrophe
"It's" with an apostrophe stands for "it is" or "it has."
It's a beautiful day. (it is)
It's been a long time. (it has)
Without an apostrophe, "its" indicates possession.
The dog hurt its leg.
Percentage vs Percent
Percentage is a noun that indicates a part of 100. Percent
is used as an adjective before a noun.
The percentage of people who voted was high. (noun)
The poll showed a high percent of support. (adjective)
Do vs Does
Do is used with singular and plural nouns in present tense.
Does is used with third person singular nouns.
