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Sentence structure and types

Part of English

  • Sentence structure and types

    • Can language exist without grammar?

      Grammar is the system for organising a language. All major languages have a grammatical structure.

    • What is an adjective?

      Learn about the importance of adjectives and their significance with BBC Bitesize 3rd level English.

    • What is a noun?

      A noun is the name of a thing, such as an object, a place, or a person. Find out more with BBC Bitesize.

    • What is a verb?

      A verb is the word or words in a sentence that show action, or tell you what the subject of the sentence is doing. Find out more with BBC Bitesize.

    • What is a simple sentence?

      A simple sentence is built from the minimum of a subject and a main verb.

    • What is a compound sentence?

      A compound sentence generally s two simple sentences together.

    • What is a complex sentence?

      A complex sentence communicates more than one idea.

    • Purpose of sentences

      Sentences can be thought about in of their purpose.

    • How to use a variety of sentences

      It is good to have a variety of sentences in your writing.

    • How to use tenses

      Being clear about the differences between past, present and future will help you avoid mistakes. Learn how to use tenses with BBC Bitesize 3rd level English.

    • Past v present tense

      Learn more about how to use the present tense in practice with this 3rd level English guide.

    • Modal verbs

      Learn how to spot modal or 'helping' verbs with the help of 3rd level English on Bitesize.

    • How to use subordinating conjunctions

      A subordinating conjunction is the word or words used to two clauses together in a complex sentence. Find out more with Bitesize.