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Example Sentences
Questions asking for an example of a sentence with a certain word in it.
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How can you use the word slumdog in a sentence?
He grew up in a slumdog neighborhood where poverty and hardships were a daily reality.
What is a group of words that have a subject and a verb but does not make a complete thought?
A group of words with a subject and a verb that does not form a complete sentence is called a sentence fragment. It lacks one or more essential elements to express a complete idea and may be missing a subject, verb, or both.
Intonation glide is a continuous change in pitch and contour of a vocal sound. It typically involves a smooth transition from one pitch level to another, creating a perceptible melodic movement in speech or singing. Intonation glides play a crucial role in conveying emotion, emphasis, and meaning in communication.
Samples of two kinds of intonation?
- Rising intonation typically goes up in pitch at the end of a sentence, as if asking a question.
- Falling intonation typically goes down in pitch at the end of a sentence, indicating a statement or completion.
How do you use the word cower in a sentence?
The word "cower" is a verb meaning to duck or take cover in fear. An example of a sentence using the word "cower" is "The falling debris caused people to cower and panic. "
How do you use improper in a sentence?
Understand the definition - improper means not proper. Then make a sentence When that kid sneezed, it was improper of him to not cover his mouth
Example of a interjection in sentence?
You can punctuate interjections two ways, with a comma or with an exclamation point.
Yes, I would love some pickles.
Eww! I hate olives!
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How does context affect the meaning of words?
Sometimes context is needed to determine the meaning of a word. This is especially true with homographs. Homographs are words that are spelled the same way but have different meanings. Here are some examples:
The bird had a worm in its bill. Dad forgot to pay the phone bill.
When feeling blue, it always helps to call a friend. Blue is her favorite color.
The hotel maid left us clean towels. He made her a birthday cake.
She takes pride in her appearance. The lock was pried open by the thieves.
The market has a sale on dairy products. The boat flew when wind filled the sail.
Wring out your wet swim suit and hang it on the drying rack. She has a diamond ring.
Where did the pup bury the bone? Put a berry on top of a scoop of ice cream.
Their dog ran away. He lives over there.They're some of our best friends.
If a list of the highlighted words above was read aloud, it would be impossible to tell the meaning of each word. So often, context reveals the meanings of words.
Another example of how we can look at verbal context is:
The boy was sick and decided to take brithy. He took the brithy tablet and chewed it.
From this sentence we can draw inferences of what brithymight be, which is some sort of medicine.
How do you use timidly in a sentence?
She timidly approached the stage to give her presentation, her voice barely audible over the crowd's chatter.
How do you use Risible in a sentence?
The clowns risible act was ludicrous enough to send the whole crowd laughing.
What are some phrases or words with the word spring in them?
Some words and phrases that contain the word 'spring' are:
- bed spring
- box spring
- Hope springs eternal.
- hot springs
- It might as well be spring.
- mineral spring
- rite of spring
- 'Silent Spring'
- Song of Spring
- springboard
- springbok
- spring break
- spring dance
- Springfield
- spring form
- spring forth
- Spring is here.
- Spring is just around the corner.
- spring rolls
- springtime
- spring water
- springy
- underground spring
- wellspring
- X-spring
- a spring in ones step
- a way to describe the age of a person, "a spring chicken" = young, "no spring chicken" = older
- as in gymnastics, a handspring or back handspring
- spring loaded
- spring fever
What are the different kinds of basic sentence patterns?
Sentence patterns are determined by how the subject, verb, and objects are used. There are from 7 to 10 depending on your source, because linking verbs may be considered as separate patterns. The basic 5 are:
- Subject + Verb
I swim. Joe swims. They swam.
- Subject + Verb + Object
I drive a car. Joe plays the guitar. They ate dinner.
- Subject + Verb + Complement
I am busy. Joe became a doctor. They look sick.
- Subject + Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object
I gave her a gift. She teaches us English.
- Subject + Verb + Object + Complement
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Does every sentence have a prepositional phrase?
Not every sentence has a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, but not all sentences include this grammatical structure. Some sentences may contain other types of phrases or be structured differently.
Example of s-tv-do pattern sentences?
- She (subject) watched (transitive verb) the movie (direct object).
- They (subject) cooked (transitive verb) dinner (direct object).
- He (subject) read (transitive verb) the book (direct object).
- The students (subject) completed (transitive verb) the assignment (direct object).
What are the examples of 'not a sentence'?
A sentence is not a sentence if it lacks a subject or a verb. Examples:
Up until then...
...as often as possible.
The car with the dent...
...if you can. (However, without the "if", the statement "You can." is a sentence.)
After lunch...
...of a sentence.
It should be noted that when people are talking to each other, it is not as necessary to always use complete or proper sentences; it is important when writing.
Examples of a falling intonation sentence?
- "She is coming to the party."
- "The dog barks at night."
- "They went to the beach."
What are example of word porcessing?
Examples of word processing software include Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Apple Pages. These applications allow users to create, edit, format, and save documents digitally.
What are rank forms for the sentence An old man walked slowly across the road?
The rank forms for the sentence "An old man walked slowly across the road" could include:
- Active voice: An old man slowly walked across the road.
- Passive voice: Slowly, across the road, an old man was walked by the man.
What is a good Sentence for rural decline?
Rural decline can be seen in the dwindling number of family-owned farms and businesses, as young people move to urban areas in search of better opportunities, leaving behind aging populations and struggling communities.
How do you use the word neglect in a sentence?
The word neglect is used to describe something or someone not being cared for in the proper way. An example of this word being used in a sentence would be, if you neglect the puppy, he will not grow up to be a happy, and healthy dog.
