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a group of words that has at least a subject and a verb and can stand alone, e.g. Birds fly. In a simple sentence, everything except the subject, is classed as the predicate. This may include a direct object and/or an indirect object. E.g. in the sentence John (subject) sent (verb) her (indirect object) the book (direct object), sent her the book is the predicate.
There are four types of sentences (see sentence types). Sentences can also be classified according to the position of the main clause in the sentence (see sentence arrangement) and purpose and structure (see sentence classification).
the main part of the piece of writing. This is where the argument is made, with proper paragraph...
a pair or group of words often used together, e.g. strictly forbidden, burst into tears, please...
a presentation that relies on more than one way of delivering content. This is not a reference...
a noun that names a general class of people or entities, not individuals or particular groups, e...
a definite pause within a line of poetry, often signalled by a punctuation mark. This feature...