English Language
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION:
A sentence is always made up of a SUBJECT and a VERB.
If there is no verb, it is not a sentence!
We can also have an object, an infinitive, a time, a place and a manner, but those are
not essential for it to be considered a sentence.
*VERBS:
2 types of verbs:
- finite verbs
- non-finite verbs.
**For something to be a sentence, it must have a FINITE VERB.
~ Finite Verbs:
Finite verbs always have a subject and they give the sentence its tense. (If you
change the tense of a sentence, the word that changes will be your finite verb).
Let’s test it out!
Find the finite verb by changing the following sentence into the past tense:
I run every day to feel healthy and happy.
Sometimes your finite verb is made up of more than one word:
“They have been painting a picture.” -> ‘have been painting’ is a finite verb.
~ Non-Finite Verbs:
These verbs don’t have a subject or a tense. Infinites are examples of non-finite
verbs. Infinitives are usually preceded by the word “to”.
e.g. I like to go swim.
I want to run to the end of the world.
The man stopped to look at all the toys in the shop window.
, *TYPES OF SENTENCES:
Let’s look at 2 types:
- Simple Sentences
- Compound Sentences
~ Simple Sentences:
- 1 verb
- 1 subject
e.g. I have dog called Tom.
Jonathon went back to bed.
Hanna was still tired.
~ Compound Sentences:
- 2 simple sentences joined by a conjunction (e.g. and, because, but)
- 2 subjects and 2 verbs
e.g. Xavier does not like fruits but he does like vegetables.
Jack finished all the maths problems and he got them all right.
The man felt very tired for he had been working all day.
Split the compound sentences into two simple sentences:
1. Jonathan went back to bed, for he was still tired.
2. Patricia had her first manicure, and she enjoyed it.
3. Ismail does not like fruits, but he does like vegetables.
4. Charles tried his boots on, but they were too small.
5. Do you want lemonade, or do you prefer orange juice?
6. Jack finished all the Maths problems, but he got them all wrong.
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION:
A sentence is always made up of a SUBJECT and a VERB.
If there is no verb, it is not a sentence!
We can also have an object, an infinitive, a time, a place and a manner, but those are
not essential for it to be considered a sentence.
*VERBS:
2 types of verbs:
- finite verbs
- non-finite verbs.
**For something to be a sentence, it must have a FINITE VERB.
~ Finite Verbs:
Finite verbs always have a subject and they give the sentence its tense. (If you
change the tense of a sentence, the word that changes will be your finite verb).
Let’s test it out!
Find the finite verb by changing the following sentence into the past tense:
I run every day to feel healthy and happy.
Sometimes your finite verb is made up of more than one word:
“They have been painting a picture.” -> ‘have been painting’ is a finite verb.
~ Non-Finite Verbs:
These verbs don’t have a subject or a tense. Infinites are examples of non-finite
verbs. Infinitives are usually preceded by the word “to”.
e.g. I like to go swim.
I want to run to the end of the world.
The man stopped to look at all the toys in the shop window.
, *TYPES OF SENTENCES:
Let’s look at 2 types:
- Simple Sentences
- Compound Sentences
~ Simple Sentences:
- 1 verb
- 1 subject
e.g. I have dog called Tom.
Jonathon went back to bed.
Hanna was still tired.
~ Compound Sentences:
- 2 simple sentences joined by a conjunction (e.g. and, because, but)
- 2 subjects and 2 verbs
e.g. Xavier does not like fruits but he does like vegetables.
Jack finished all the maths problems and he got them all right.
The man felt very tired for he had been working all day.
Split the compound sentences into two simple sentences:
1. Jonathan went back to bed, for he was still tired.
2. Patricia had her first manicure, and she enjoyed it.
3. Ismail does not like fruits, but he does like vegetables.
4. Charles tried his boots on, but they were too small.
5. Do you want lemonade, or do you prefer orange juice?
6. Jack finished all the Maths problems, but he got them all wrong.
