Punctuation Marks in English

Punctuation Marks in English

Punctuation marks in English serve various purposes, including indicating pauses, separating elements, clarifying meaning, and organizing text.

Subordinate Clauses

Subordinate Clauses

A subordinate clause, also known as a dependent clause, is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences

A compound sentence is a type of sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses (complete sentences) joined together. The key characteristic of a compound sentence is that these independent clauses are connected either by coordinating conjunctions or by punctuation.

Imperative Sentences

Imperative Sentences

An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice. It is usually directed towards the listener or reader.

Yes/No Questions (Interrogative Sentence)

Yes/No Questions (Interrogative Sentence)

Yes/No questions:  Interrogative sentences are sentences that are used to ask questions. One common type of interrogative sentence is the yes/no question. Yes-or-no questions are designed to elicit a response of either yes or no.           Intonation in Yes/No questions: Yes-or-no questions often end with a rising pitch. This means that […]