Subject-Verb-Object

Subject-Object-Verb

Verb-Subject-Object

Object-Subject-Verb

By adding suffixes to the noun

By changing the vowel of the noun

By using prepositions

By using postpositions

To indicate the number and gender of the subject

To indicate the tense of the verb

To indicate the mood of the verb

To indicate the aspect of the verb

By changing the ending of the verb

By adding prefixes to the verb

By changing the vowel of the verb

By using auxiliary verbs

A transitive verb takes a direct object, while an intransitive verb does not.

A transitive verb takes an indirect object, while an intransitive verb does not.

A transitive verb takes a prepositional phrase, while an intransitive verb does not.

A transitive verb takes a clause, while an intransitive verb does not.

To indicate the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence

To indicate the tense of the verb

To indicate the mood of the verb

To indicate the aspect of the verb

To connect two words, phrases, or clauses

To indicate the tense of the verb

To indicate the mood of the verb

To indicate the aspect of the verb

To express strong emotion

To indicate the tense of the verb

To indicate the mood of the verb

To indicate the aspect of the verb

A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a complex sentence has two or more independent clauses.

A simple sentence has one dependent clause, while a complex sentence has two or more dependent clauses.

A simple sentence has one main verb, while a complex sentence has two or more main verbs.

A simple sentence has one subject, while a complex sentence has two or more subjects.

A declarative sentence makes a statement, while an interrogative sentence asks a question.

A declarative sentence has a subject and a verb, while an interrogative sentence does not.

A declarative sentence has a verb, while an interrogative sentence does not.

A declarative sentence has a subject, while an interrogative sentence does not.

An affirmative sentence makes a positive statement, while a negative sentence makes a negative statement.

An affirmative sentence has a subject and a verb, while a negative sentence does not.

An affirmative sentence has a verb, while a negative sentence does not.

An affirmative sentence has a subject, while a negative sentence does not.

In an active voice sentence, the subject performs the action, while in a passive voice sentence, the subject receives the action.

In an active voice sentence, the verb is in the present tense, while in a passive voice sentence, the verb is in the past tense.

In an active voice sentence, the verb is in the future tense, while in a passive voice sentence, the verb is in the present tense.

In an active voice sentence, the verb is in the past tense, while in a passive voice sentence, the verb is in the future tense.

In direct speech, the speaker's exact words are quoted, while in indirect speech, the speaker's words are reported without using quotation marks.

In direct speech, the speaker uses the first person pronoun, while in indirect speech, the speaker uses the third person pronoun.

In direct speech, the speaker uses the present tense, while in indirect speech, the speaker uses the past tense.

In direct speech, the speaker uses the future tense, while in indirect speech, the speaker uses the present tense.

Formal style is used in written communication, while informal style is used in spoken communication.

Formal style uses complex sentences, while informal style uses simple sentences.

Formal style uses a wide range of vocabulary, while informal style uses a limited range of vocabulary.

Formal style uses standard grammar, while informal style uses non-standard grammar.