Grammar
Definition: a set of rules for using words correctly
Reasons for Using Good Grammar:
1. To speak correctly
2. To write correctly
3. To think logically
4. To recognize good literature
Parts of
Speech
Definition: the eight types of words in the English
language:
*nouns
*pronouns
*adjectives
*verbs
*adverbs
*prepositions
*conjunctions
*interjections
Sentence
Definition: a group of words that express a complete
thought; needs a subject and a predicate (verb)
4 Kinds of
Sentences
1. Declarative: makes a statement, just tells a fact; ends with a
period
Example:
My dog chases cars.
2. Interrogative: asks a question, ends with a question mark
Example: Do you like spaghetti?
3. Exclamatory: shows emotion, strong feelings, excitement, surprise,
etc.; ends with an exclamation mark
Example:
What a beautiful day it is!
4. Imperative: gives an order, makes a request, wants someone to do
something, many times has the word PLEASE in it; ends with a period
Example:
Please get a haircut.
Fragment
Definition: a part of a sentence where
either the subject or the verb (or both) are missing
Run-On
Sentence
Definition: a sentence that is too long;
it needs a period to separate its parts