Grammar and Language Workbook

When the sun set, everyone watched from the window. (modifies a verb)
Today is warmer than yesterday was. (modifies an adjective) 
c. A 
noun clause
is a subordinate clause used as a noun.
Who will become president has been declared.
I now remember what I need to buy.
3. Main and subordinate clauses can form four types of sentences. A 
simple sentence
has only one
main clause and no subordinate clauses. A 
compound sentence
has two or more main clauses.
A 
complex sentence
has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. A 
compound-
complex sentence
has more than one main clause and at least one subordinate clause.
main
Simple:
The stars fill the sky.
main
main
Compound:
The plane landed, and the passengers left.
sub.
main
Complex:
Although the children found the letter, they couldn’t read it.
main
main
sub.
Compound-Complex: The earth is bountiful; we may destroy it if we abuse it.

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4. A sentence that makes a statement is classified as a 
declarative sentence
: The Cleveland
Browns are my favorite team. An 
imperative sentence
gives a command or makes a request:
Please go to the dance with me. An 
interrogative sentence
asks a question: Who would
abandon a family pet? An 
exclamatory sentence
expresses strong emotion: Look out!
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
1. A verb must agree with its subject in person and number.
Doli runs. (singular)
Doli and Abay run. (plural)
He is singing. (singular) They are singing. (plural)