The five patterns illustrated below provide the basis for all other sentence structures: that is, other kinds of sentences are transformations of these basic patterns. Though the above sentences are ...

Language is a beautiful medium of communication, and one of the primary ways we express ourselves. At the heart of language are sentences, which convey our thoughts and ideas. Analyzing sentences is ...

Introduction: The manuscript presents an experimental investigation into the linguistic and motor control mechanisms underlying grammatical marker production in Austrian Sign Language (ÖGS). It ...

In addition to being one of the most fun words to say—and hardest to spell—in English, “onomatopoeia” probably calls to mind a whole bunch of silly, fun words. Onomatopoeia is the process of creating ...

There are countless adjective examples in everyday language, but for simplicity's sake, most adjectives are one-word components that enhance or modify nouns. Any sentence may contain two or more ...

Adjectives for kids are the topic of our blog post today! Adjectives are one of the most vibrant threads, bringing life and clarity to our communication. Whether in the classroom or daily conversation ...

Cinda Ackerman Klickna taught English in Springfield, Ill., and served on the NEA Board of Directors and as president of the Illinois Education Association. She authored the children’s book, Out of ...

How well do you know your verbs? You may know verbs as the part of speech that describe an action, but linking verbs play a different role in a sentence. Like helping verbs, linking verbs are a type ...