Example Sentences

The judge agreed the crime was committed purposefully.

He purposefully nudged her in encouragement.

The discontent, rebellious cat purposefully knocked the vase off the table.

1. She asks such brash questions.

"They" and "their" are commonly used in a sentence when referring to a group of people or individuals in a general sense or when the gender of the individual is unknown. These pronouns are considered gender-neutral and are often used to promote inclusivity and respect for individuals' preferred gender identities.

The lively crowd danced and sang with joy at the outdoor concert.

Even though the meal was insipid, the conversation at the dinner table was lively and engaging.

Ginny's low vision was a hindrance to reading her textbook.

Andrew's constant conversation was a hindrance to getting our work done.

To use "first" in an imperative sentence, you can start the sentence with it to indicate priority or sequence. For example, "First, gather all the materials you need before starting the project." This helps establish a clear order of tasks for the listener to follow.

"Showed" is more commonly used when referring to a physical action or a visual demonstration, whereas "gave" is often used when referring to providing something non-physical or intangible. For example, you would say "She showed me how to solve the problem" and "He gave me some great advice."

1. The dog went "woof" when he saw a squirrel.
2. The door creaked "eeeeek" as it opened slowly.
3. The thunder rumbled "boom" in the distance.
4. The car beeped "honk" as it passed by.
5. The clock ticked "tick-tock" as the seconds passed.

I will drop the kids off at school.

Don't drop the box please.

The prices tend to drop after Christmas.

Example of S-TV-IO-DO sentence pattern

The verb 'is' denotes present tense. A deceased person, the deceased wife of the person, and the deceased children of that person are not living in the present tense. Therefore, 'was' is the appropriate verb.

To make a sentence sound aggressive, use strong, forceful language and avoid using polite or softening words. Make direct, assertive statements and possibly use exclamation marks or strong adjectives to convey intensity.

To use well-honed sentences, focus on clarity, precision, and conciseness. Start by identifying your main idea, use strong verbs and vivid language, and edit out any unnecessary words or phrases. Revise and refine your sentences until they convey your message effectively and efficiently.

"Nick never needs nine new notebooks."

Mary majored in agriculture so she could help her father on the farm.

Non final intonation is used within sentences to signal that more information is coming (often used in lists or to indicate uncertainty or incompleteness). It helps maintain the listener's attention and indicates that the speaker has not finished speaking yet.

A sentence with one main clause and one or more dependent clauses is a complex sentence. This type of sentence has one independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence, along with one or more dependent clauses that rely on the main clause for meaning.

I am a mistake is not an example of a metaphor; I am a mistake means I am the product of a mistake.

The comparison used in the sentence is a simile, comparing the audience's behavior to the character's speech.

1. Can you please give me a hand with this heavy box?
2. I will give you a call later to discuss the details.
3. It's important to give back to the community through volunteering.
4. The teacher decided to give the students extra time to complete the assignment.

The constant noise from the construction site began to annoy the residents in the neighborhood.

I am willingly answering your question.

The man willingly went into the city to see could he help after the disaster.

She willingly went to the police station for questioning about the crime.