Sentence structure refers to how words are arranged to form a complete thought. It includes the order of subjects, verbs, and objects, and how clauses are combined.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Subject + Verb: She runs.
- Subject + Verb + Object: He eats apples.
- Compound sentence: Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
I like tea, and she likes coffee. - Complex sentence: One independent clause + one or more dependent clauses.
Because it rained, we stayed inside. - Compound-complex sentence: Combines both compound and complex structures.
Although it was late, she went out, and he stayed home.
Understanding sentence structure helps you write clearly and logically. Let me know if you’d like examples in C comments or slide-ready formats!
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