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  • SENTENCE PATTERN - A SUMMARY தமிழில்
    Mar 27 2023
    SENTENCE PATTERN Sentence A sentence is not just a string of words which are randomly put together. There is a definable set of constituents that combine to make sentences. We have a set of rules which are used to combine these constituents. The nice fact about the structure of a sentence is that we are able to know who is doing the action and the outcome of the action.  Basic Elements of a Sentence Subject (S) Verb (V)  Object (0) Complement (C)  Adverbial (A) Subject The subject shows who or what is doing the action. It is always some form of noun or pronoun. Verb The verb shows the action or the state of being. Object An object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence. Complement A complement is a word or word group that completes the ⁠predicate⁠ in a sentence. Adjunct An adjunct is a word, phrase or clause that can be removed from a sentence without making it grammatically incorrect. The Basic Elements of a Sentence A sentence has two basic elements: the subject and the predicate. Subject The subject is the performer of an action. It is usually at the beginning of a sentence. It may be a noun, a pronoun, a noun phrase, or a noun clause. Predicate Predicate can either describe an action that the subject is performing, or a state of being that the subject is experiencing. Subject-verb agreement Subject-verb agreement means using the right version of the verb to agree with the subject.  Phrase A phrase has at least two words and functions as one part of speech. Noun Phrase A noun phrase is a group of two or more words headed by a noun that includes modifiers. Role of the Noun Phrase A noun phrase plays the role of a noun. A noun phrase can function as a subject, an object, or a complement within a sentence. Noun phrases consist of a noun and all of its modifiers. Modifiers can include adjectives, articles, participles, or possessive nouns and pronouns. Subject of a sentence A sentence has one main subject, which is the subject of the main verb. However, a sentence can include other subjects that are the subjects of other verbs. The subject of a sentence is a noun or a pronoun and all the modifiers that go with it. Verb The verb shows the action or the state of being. A transitive verb is one that takes an object. The normal order of words in an English sentence is subject + verb + object. Some verbs are not normally followed by objects. These are called intransitive verbs. Some verbs are followed by adverb participles. Object In the traditional sentence pattern, an object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence. Types of objects There are two types of objects: direct objects and indirect objects. Direct object A direct object receives the action of the verb directly. Indirect object An indirect object receives the action indirectly, usually through a preposition or a verb phrase. Complement A complement is a word or word group that completes the ⁠predicate⁠ in a sentence. Adjunct An adjunct is a word, phrase or clause that can be removed from a sentence without making it grammatically incorrect. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, like and share the link to the needy students. You can download for listening again and again. You can view all of my episodes in my blog https://podcasterselvi.blogspot.com/ https://anchor.fm/selviraveendran You tube link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqnQfBAeJQO4O_55T_N1CQ RSS FFEDS LINK https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2107418.rss WORDPRESS WEBSITE https://podcasterselvi.wordpress.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0o5sxppoAvLip6Pu8CtPOJ https://www.learnoutloud.com/Podcast-Directory/Education-and-Professional/Teaching/Podcaster-Selvi/119749 https://player.fm/series/3438151/352968534 https://feeds.hubhopper.com/344a4bcf7f8387b963e95e761d3ead42.rss
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  • SENTENCE PATTERN - A SUMMARY
    Mar 27 2023
    SENTENCE PATTERN Sentence A sentence is not just a string of words which are randomly put together. There is a definable set of constituents that combine to make sentences. We have a set of rules which are used to combine these constituents. The nice fact about the structure of a sentence is that we are able to know who is doing the action and the outcome of the action.  Basic Elements of a Sentence Subject (S) Verb (V)  Object (0) Complement (C)  Adverbial (A) Subject The subject shows who or what is doing the action. It is always some form of noun or pronoun. Verb The verb shows the action or the state of being. Object An object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence. Complement A complement is a word or word group that completes the ⁠predicate⁠ in a sentence. Adjunct An adjunct is a word, phrase or clause that can be removed from a sentence without making it grammatically incorrect. The Basic Elements of a Sentence A sentence has two basic elements: the subject and the predicate. Subject The subject is the performer of an action. It is usually at the beginning of a sentence. It may be a noun, a pronoun, a noun phrase, or a noun clause. Predicate Predicate can either describe an action that the subject is performing, or a state of being that the subject is experiencing. Subject-verb agreement Subject-verb agreement means using the right version of the verb to agree with the subject.  Phrase A phrase has at least two words and functions as one part of speech. Noun Phrase A noun phrase is a group of two or more words headed by a noun that includes modifiers. Role of the Noun Phrase A noun phrase plays the role of a noun. A noun phrase can function as a subject, an object, or a complement within a sentence. Noun phrases consist of a noun and all of its modifiers. Modifiers can include adjectives, articles, participles, or possessive nouns and pronouns. Subject of a sentence A sentence has one main subject, which is the subject of the main verb. However, a sentence can include other subjects that are the subjects of other verbs. The subject of a sentence is a noun or a pronoun and all the modifiers that go with it. Verb The verb shows the action or the state of being. A transitive verb is one that takes an object. The normal order of words in an English sentence is subject + verb + object. Some verbs are not normally followed by objects. These are called intransitive verbs. Some verbs are followed by adverb participles. Object In the traditional sentence pattern, an object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence. Types of objects There are two types of objects: direct objects and indirect objects. Direct object A direct object receives the action of the verb directly. Indirect object An indirect object receives the action indirectly, usually through a preposition or a verb phrase. Complement A complement is a word or word group that completes the ⁠predicate⁠ in a sentence. Adjunct An adjunct is a word, phrase or clause that can be removed from a sentence without making it grammatically incorrect.  Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, like and share the link to the needy students. You can download for listening again and again. You can view all of my episodes in my blog https://podcasterselvi.blogspot.com/ All of my episodes are available in https://www.buzzsprout.com/2107418 https://anchor.fm/selviraveendran You tube link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqnQfBAeJQO4O_55T_N1CQ https://podcasterselvi.wordpress.com/ https://feeds.hubhopper.com/344a4bcf7f8387b963e95e761d3ead42.rss https://www.learnoutloud.com/Podcast-Directory/Education-and-Professional/Teaching/Podcaster-Selvi/119749 https://open.spotify.com/show/0o5sxppoAvLip6Pu8CtPOJ https://player.fm/series/3438151/352968534          
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    12 mins
  • ADJUNCT IN SENTENCE PATTERN
    Mar 25 2023

    Adjunct

    An adjunct is a word, phrase or clause that can be removed from a sentence without making it grammatically incorrect.

    Types of adjuncts

    The types of adjuncts are adverbial adjuncts, adjectival adjuncts and noun adjuncts.

    Why are adjuncts used

    Adjuncts are used to provide extra information in a sentence, which adds extra meaning. 

    An adjunct is usually an adverb or noun that works as an adjective or an adverb.

    I play cricket in the morning.

    In this sentence, the preposition phrase ‘in the morning’ is working as an adjunct (adverbial adjunct). The sentence is grammatically fine without it: I play cricket.

    We hardly attend parties.

    Here, the word ‘hardly’ is an adjunct, a regular adverb. It modifies the verb ‘attend’ by talking about its frequency; it tells us how frequently the action takes place.

    There is no limit in terms of how many adjuncts you can use in a sentence. Let’s look at an example and see it.

    Core sentence: We will call you.

    Sentence with multiple adjuncts: We will definitely call you in the evening at your number after the party.

    This sentence has 4 adjuncts in it. We could have added more adjuncts to it if we wanted. Here are the adjuncts:

    1. Definitely 2. In the evening 3. At your number 4. After the party

    Adjunct as a word

    An adjunct as single words work as an adverb in a sentence, They are adverbs of frequency, sentence adverbs, adverbs of time, adverbs of place, and adverbs of manner,

    Let’s look at some adjuncts as a single word.

    Fortunately, I was there to help you.

    ‘Fortunately’ is the adjunct in the sentence. It is a sentence adverb that’s modifying the entire sentence.

    I often call my school friends.

    ‘Often‘ (an adverb of frequency) is the adjunct in thesentence.

    I will throw a party tonight.

    Here, ‘tonight’ is the adjunct in the sentence. It is an adverb of time.

    John is calling you upstairs.

    ‘Upstairs’ is the adjunct in the sentence.

    You beautifully organized the function.

    The adjunct in this sentence is ‘beautifully‘.

    Adjunct as a phrase

    Prepositional phrases and infinitive phrases are the most common amongst them.

    They are talking to the boys in my room.

    Here, ‘in my room‘ is the adjunct. It is a prepositional phrase working as an adverb in the sentence.

    John is working very hard to take care of his family.

    ‘To take care of his family‘ is an infinitive phrase working as an adverb. Since it is

    nonessential to the sentence, it is termed an adjunct.

    Types of adjuncts

    positional phrase, Infinitive phrase, Adverb clause, Adjective clause, Participle phrase,

    Appositive phrase, Absolute phrase

    1. Prepositional phrase

    When a prepositional phrase modifies a verb with extra information, it is an adjunct to the

    core meaning and grammatical sanctity of the sentence.

    Examples:

    I was sleeping in my hall last night.

    2. Infinitive phrase

    Infinitive phrases can also function as adverbs. When they do, they are adjuncts to the sentence.

    Monica left her place to achieve her goals.

    These infinitive phrases are working as adverbs and are grammatically dispensable.

    3. Adverb clause

    An adverb clause is a dependent clause that works as an adverb. It is also an adjunct to the sentence.

    He owns this company because he worked very hard.

    4. Adjective clause

    An adjective clause when providing nonessential about the noun it modifies is an adjunct to the sentence.

    Delhi, which is my hometown, is the capital of India.

    5. Participle phrase

    A participle phrase starts with a participle, present, past, or perfect,

    and works as an adjective or an adverb in a sentence. 6. Appositive or appositive phrase

    An appositive phrase is a noun phrase that sits next to another noun and renames it.

    7. Absolute phrase An absolute phrase is a phrase that modifies an independent clause or a complete sentence.

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    21 mins
  • COMPLEMENT IN SENTENCE PATTERN
    Mar 25 2023

    COMPLEMENT IN SENTENCE PATTERN

    Sentence

    A sentence is not just a string of words which are randomly put together. There is a definable set of constituents that combine to make sentences. We have a set of rules which are used to combine these constituents. Basic Elements of a Sentence

    Subject (S), Verb (V), Object (0), Complement (C), Adverbial (A)

    Subject

    The subject shows who or what is doing the action. It is always some form of noun or pronoun.

    verb

    The verb shows the action or the state of being.

    Object

    An object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence.

    Complement

    A complement is a word or word group that completes the predicate in a sentence.

    Adjunct

    An adjunct is a word, phrase or clause that can be removed from a sentence without making it grammatically incorrect.

    Types of complements

    There are different types of complements in English:

    Subject complement

    Object complement

    Adjective complement

    Verb complement

    Adverbial complement

    Subject Complements

    Subject complements rename or describe the subjects of sentences. They always follow linking verbs.

    He is the principal.

    In this example, the subject complement ‘principal’ explains the subject ‘he’. It tells what he is.

    Shiny is the winner.

    In this example, the subject complement ‘winner’ tells what Shiny is.

    Object Complements

    An object complement always follows the direct object and either renames or describes the direct object.

    She named the baby Babu.

    The verb is ‘named’.

    ‘Baby’ is the direct object.

    ‘Babu’ is the object complement.

    Examples

    Joseph's teacher called him a troublemaker.

    The teacher's remark made him angry.

    They chose me as group leader.

    We consider him a fool.

    The students elected him the class monitor.

    Here, the object complement ‘the class monitor’ is a noun phrase that is modifying the object ‘him‘.

    Nouns as object complement

    The company just made Ram our team leader.

    In this sentence, ‘our team leader’ is the object complement (noun phrase) that is renaming the object ‘him’.

    The object complement is either a noun or a noun phrase or it can be a noun clause too.

    I will call you whatever I want. (You = whatever I want)

    Adjectives as object complement

    Talking to Rohini makes me happy.

    Here, the object complement ‘happy’ is an adjective that is modifying the object ‘me‘.

    Adjective complement

    An adjective complement is a phrase or a clause that completes the meaning of an adjective by giving more information about it.

    Prepositional phrase as an adjective complement

    A prepositional phrase often functions as an adjective complement in a sentence.

    Prepositional phrases are formed by using a preposition and its object (noun, noun phrase, noun clause, pronoun).

    I am mad about your score.

    Here, ‘about your score’ is a prepositional phrase that’s working as an adjective complement.

    Infinitive phrase as an adjective complement

    When an infinitive phrase functions as an adjective complement, it talks about the reason for the adjective (state).

    I am happy to see you again.

    Noun clause as an adjective complement

    It is evident that she is angry with us.

    Here, the noun clause is giving more information about the adjective ‘evident’ and telling us what is evident. It is functioning as a modifier: giving information about an adjective.

    Verb Complement

    A verb complement is usually an object that comes after a verb and completes its meaning. Adverbial complement

    An adverbial complement is an adverb or an adverbial that completes the meaning of a verb.

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    24 mins
  • OBJECT IN SENTENCE PATTERN
    Feb 14 2023

    OBJECT IN SENTENCE PATTERN

    In the traditional sentence pattern, an object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence.

    TYPES OF OBJECTS

    There are two types of objects: direct objects and indirect objects.

    DIRECT OBJECT

    A direct object receives the action of the verb directly.

    INDIRECT OBJECT

    An indirect object receives the action indirectly, usually through a preposition or a verb phrase.

    EXAMPLE

    In the sentence "I threw the ball to my sister", "the ball" is the direct object, and "my sister" is the indirect object.

    EXAMPLES FOR SVO SENTENCE PATTERN

    1. The cat is chasing the mouse.

    2. The teacher corrected the test papers.

    3. My mom cooked a delicious meal.

    4. The children play in the playground.

    5. I won the gold medal.

    6. Gokul caught a big fish.

    7. The gardener planted some plants.

    8. The workers build a new building.

    In the SVO sentence pattern, the object is a noun, pronoun, or any other word that receives the action.

    The object is the person, thing, or concept that the subject acts upon.

    NOUN AS OBJECT

    The cat caught the mouse.

    PRONOUN AS OBJECT

    She called him.

    GERUND AS OBJECT

    verb forms ending in -ing

    She enjoys singing.

    INFINITIVE AS OBJECT

    verb forms preceded by "to"

    She wants to play.

    CLAUSE AS OBJECT

    I know that you are coming.

    PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE AS OBJECT

    She kept the book on the table.

    DIRECT OBJECT

    She writes a letter.

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    10 mins
  • SENTENCE PATTERN - SUBJECT- NOUN PHRASE
    Feb 11 2023

    SENTENCE PATTERN - SUBJECT- NOUN PHRASE

    PHRASE

    A phrase has at least two words and functions as one part of speech.

    NOUN PHRASE

    A noun phrase is a group of two or more words headed by a noun that includes modifiers.

    ROLE OF THE NOUN PHRASE

    A noun phrase plays the role of a noun. . A noun phrase can function as a subject, an object, or a complement within a sentence.

    Noun phrases consist of a noun and all of its modifiers. Modifiers can include adjectives, articles, participles, or possessive nouns and pronouns.

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  • SENTENCE PATTERN - LET US LEARN ABOUT SUBJECT
    Jan 25 2023

    Sentence

    A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete idea. It contains a subject (S) and a verb (V).

    The Basic Elements of a Sentence

    A sentence has two basic elements: the subject and the predicate. The subject is a noun, a pronoun, or a group of words acting as a noun. It is what the entire sentence is about. The predicate contains a verb that describes the subject.

    Subject

    The subject is a noun, noun phrases, or pronoun. Usually, it comes before the main verb. It represents the person or thing about which something is stated.

    Predicate

    Predicate can either describe an action that the subject is performing, or a state of being that the subject is experiencing.

    Examples

    1. He/ runs

    2. This book/ is heavy

    3. I and my friend/ went to the market

    4. My dog/ may bite strangers

    5. Venus/ is the hottest planet in the solar system

    Subject-verb agreement means using the right version of the verb to agree with the subject.

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    7 mins
  • SENTENCE PATTERN - AN INTRODUCTION
    Jan 24 2023

    SENTENCE PATTERN - AN INTRODUCTION

    In English, the sentences are used in a similar pattern - subject, verb, then object/adjective/adverb.

    There are five sentence elements. They are subject, verb, object, complement, and adjunct. The subject is the performer of an action. It is usually at the beginning of a sentence. It may be a noun, a pronoun, a noun phrase, or a noun clause.

    The nice fact about the type of structure is that we are able to know who is doing the action and the outcome of the action.

    We can list the basic sentence pattern as

    1. She/ runs. (SV)

    2. You/ have/ a book. (SVO)

    3. They/ are/ tall. (SVC)

    4. My friend /gave/ me/ a gift. (SVOO)

    5. She made him angry (SVOC)

    6. I/ sit/ here. (SVA)

    7. He/ kept/ the umbrella/ there. (SVOA)

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    3 mins