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How to make complex sentences in English.
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In English, the typical sentence structure is based on the subject-verb-object (SVO) order.
1. Subject-Verb-Object (SVO):
- Subject (S): The person or thing performing the action.
- Verb (V): The action or state being described.
- Object (O): The person or thing receiving the action or being affected by it.
Examples:
- She (S) reads (V) the book (O).
- They (S) play (V) football (O).
Additional Notes on English Sentence Structure:
2. Modifiers: Adjectives (which describe nouns) and adverbs (which describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs) are common modifiers.
- The tall man (S) quickly ran (V) to the store (O).
3. Indirect Objects: Some sentences include an indirect object which answers “to whom/for whom” the action was done.
- She (S) gave (V) her friend (Indirect Object) a gift (O).
4. Phrasal Verbs: English often uses verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs, altering the verb’s original meaning.
- He (S) looked up (V) the word (O).
5. Passive Voice: In passive voice, the subject and the object switch roles.
The subject receives the action rather than doing it.
- Active: The cat (S) ate (V) the fish (O).
- Passive: The fish (S) was eaten (V) by the cat (Agent).
6. Questions: The structure often changes in questions. Typically, the auxiliary verb or “helping” verb comes before the subject.
- Is (Auxiliary) she (S) coming (V) to the party (O)?
7. Negations: Negations typically involve the use of “do not” (don’t), “does not” (doesn’t), “did not” (didn’t), or other negative words.
- He (S) does not (Negation) like (V) chocolate (O).
This basic understanding of English sentence structure forms the foundation for more complex structures and types of sentences, such as compound or complex sentences. However, the SVO structure remains a cornerstone of English grammar.
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