The Building Blocks of Language

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us form sentences that make sense. Knowing grammar and sentence structure allows you to write and speak clearly.

Important Grammar Concepts

• Parts of Speech: Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections.
• Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject and verb must match in number.
• Punctuation: Commas, periods, question marks, exclamation points.
• Types of Sentences: Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative.

Sentence Structure

• Simple Sentence: Contains one independent clause.
• Compound Sentence: Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
• Complex Sentence: An independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.

Real-World Application

Good grammar helps you write emails, essays, and even text messages that are clear and professional.

Try It Out

Combine the following sentences:
The rain started. We went inside.

(Hint: Use a conjunction.)