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Everyday phrases demonstrating basic grammar rules

Demystifying Russian Grammar: Your Beginner's Handbook: Everyday phrases demonstrating basic grammar rules
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Here are some everyday phrases that demonstrate basic English grammar rules including word order, tense, possession, conjunctions, and punctuation:

  • Word Order (Subject-Verb-Object):

    • I hate pineapple.
    • Bob likes Susan.
    • She went to the mall with Lewis.

  • Tenses (Past, Present, Future):

    • Past: I went to the store.
    • Present: I am going to the store.
    • Future: I will go to the store.

  • Possession (Apostrophes):

    • Dmitri’s dreams (singular possession)
    • The books’ covers (plural possession)

  • Conjunctions (Connecting words):

    • She watched a movie and cleaned the house.
    • I would love to go with you, but I’m very busy.
    • Do you want ice cream or chocolate cake?

  • Prepositions (Showing location or status):

    • I found soup in the fridge.
    • Sue is living far from home.

  • Punctuation:

    • The library closes at six o’clock.
    • Be quiet for a minute.
    • I like pizza and pasta.

  • Subject-Verb Agreement:

    • He is studying now.
    • She will travel next week.

  • Parallel structure:

    • He likes to swim, run, and play tennis.
    • She is tall, intelligent, and kind.

These phrases are simple, everyday examples that cover some essential grammar rules for beginners to understand sentence construction and correct usage in English. 1, 2, 3

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