Punctuation
This punctuation mark is often used to separate items in a list or to set off introductory elements in a sentence.
What is a comma?
This type of sentence asks a direct question and ends with a question mark.
This is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.
What is the subject?
These three key components ensure that a topic sentence is strong and effective.
This punctuation mark connects two closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.
What is a semi-colon?
This type of sentence expresses strong emotions and ends with an exclamation mark.
What is an exclamatory sentence?
This part of a sentence includes the verb and everything that comes after the subject, including objects, modifiers, and phrases.
What is the predicate?
A topic sentence is usually found in this section of an essay or paragraph.
What is the body paragraph?
This punctuation mark is used at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a complete thought.
What is a full-stop/period?
This type of sentence states a fact or expresses an opinion.
What is a declarative sentence?
This is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
What is the direct object?
The typical placement of a topic sentence in a paragraph.
What is the first sentence of the paragraph?
This punctuation mark introduces a list, explanation, or important information.
What is a colon?
This type of sentence gives a command or makes a request, often without a stated subject.
What is an imperative sentence?
This is the noun or pronoun that answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" an action is done.
What is the indirect object?
These punctuation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight titles of short works like poems and articles.
What are quotation marks?
This type of sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.
This part of a sentence follows a linking verb and either renames or describes the subject, completing its meaning.
What is a subject complement?