Example Sentences

A yokel is a rube, or simpleton. You might say "That yokel didn't even know how to hail a taxi."

We drove farther than anyone expected; however, the trip took us even further into debt

After she married the convicted drug dealer, she was completely ostracized by her family.

Many disciplines use epochs, eras, and periods to label historical times.

I failed my typing test because I put two periods after a sentence.

The girl stated her periods were always regular, every 28-days.

Three periods typed one after another in writing is called an ellipsis, but two periods is a mistake in punctuation.

Emily Bronte, the famous writer, used many periods in her text, an effective use of ellipsis.

Intervening expressions are words or phrases that interrupt the flow of a sentence. They provide additional information or clarification, but can be removed from the sentence without affecting its grammatical structure. Examples of intervening expressions include "however," "in fact," "by the way," and "on the other hand."

We use rising intonation when asking yes/no questions or seeking confirmation. For example, "Did you go to the store?" We use falling intonation when making statements or giving information. For example, "I went to the store."

The flax was growing beautifully in the garden.

Plants can co ordinate with heterogeneous transplants. But humans can not.

Meaning "well-aged wisdom" or more simply "collection of insights," the term "lore" can be quite useful in contemporary English. One example of its use is as follows: "Citing example after example from the relevant lore, the poet walked the audience through her persuasive account of the practical importance of poetry. "

A sentence using the word cretin would be, The cretin was sent to an educational home where he could reside with other cretins who were also considered to be outcasts of society.

Why would anyone end a question with wee? However, we can make almost anything into a question. See?

She has syphilis.

They have syphilis.

It has no chance of survival.

Dogs typically have tongues.

Can I have a cheeseburger?

Lolcat can has cheeseburger?

I'll take on the challenge. Do you think I'll be able to succeed? If you go with me, I'll go to the funeral.

The young man was slain without reason.

The contemporaries of hitting a plane is 0.0000000123%.

The word "than" is used to make comparisons between two things or individuals. It is typically used to show a difference in degree or quality between the two subjects being compared. For example, "She is taller than him" or "I prefer tea than coffee."

The socialite was scandalized when the news hit the streets.

You can use colloquial language when you speak to a person who you know well, and you are comfortable to speak to someone. You should not use colloquial language with someone who you do not know.

The newsletter contained misinformation that the principal corrected during the meeting.

I am having a bit of difficulty with putting this thread through the eye of the needle.

You haven't a thread of evidence!

1. The baby opened her mouth wide to eat the spoonful of food.
2. The politician spoke eloquently and effectively, capturing the attention of everyone in the room.
3. The dentist recommended using mouthwash to improve oral hygiene.
4. She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw him kissing another woman right in front of her.

there are lots of good and malafactor people.