English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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CHAPTER - THREE

                    SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND FORMATION
One of the ingredients of good writing is the variation of sentence structure and the

application of punctuation marks in a way to accurately communicate the message of the

writer. This section is devoted to the structure of the sentences in English and their

formation.

Learning and study objectives

This lesson will help us to;

• Understand the meaning and composition of a sentence

• The forms and types of sentences

• Write sentences clearly in a paragraph.

We are starting with the basic structure of a sentence. But, before we check the structure of

a sentence, we need to know the meaning of a sentence.

What is a sentence?

A sentence is a group of words that express a complete thought. It typically contains a subject

and a predicate and takes a statement, question, command, or exclamation. Sentences are

fundamental to communication as they allow us to convey ideas clearly and effectively.

Sentence = subject +verb + object

   • The subject is the performer of action in the sentence or the headword or the theme of

      the sentence. The subject is a noun or pronoun.

   • The object is the receiver of action in the sentence.

   Examples: Kofi runs the race.

   Kofi =subject

   Runs = verb

   The race = object