Sentence Structure

noun a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses

adjective relating to or functioning as a conjunction

• In English grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
• I used a conjunction to join the two independent clauses in my sentence.
• You gotta use a conjunction to make your writing flow better.
• The conjunction of hard work and determination led to her success.

noun the whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology (including inflections) and sometimes also phonology and semantics

• It is important to have a strong grasp of grammar in order to communicate effectively.
• I need to brush up on my grammar before the big presentation.
• Her grammar game is on point.
• Good grammar is the foundation of clear communication.

adjective describing or relating to a preposition or prepositional phrase

• The prepositional phrase in the sentence provides additional information about the subject.
• I'm not sure what to do with this prepositional phrase at the end of the sentence.
• I always get confused by those weird prepositional things in English class.
• The prepositional phrase acted as a bridge between the two clauses, connecting them seamlessly.

noun a continuous sequence or series

adjective describing something that continues without interruption

• The teacher reminded the students not to let their sentences run on for too long.
• I tend to let my stories run on and on without realizing it.
• I hate when people's stories just run on forever, it's so boring.
• His bad luck seemed to run on endlessly, with one misfortune after another.

noun the study and interpretation of texts in regard to their linguistic and tonal style

• The study of stylistics focuses on analyzing the linguistic choices made by writers to convey meaning and style.
• Studying stylistics helps you understand how authors use language to create different effects in their writing.
• Stylistics is all about how writers put words together to make their writing cool and interesting.
• Exploring stylistics is like uncovering the hidden artistry behind the words on a page.