Summary
Sentence arrangement involves organizing words into a coherent and grammatically correct sentence.
- Sentence Arrangement — arranging words in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence Example: "Joanne and Jane are putting their tight shoes into the cupboard."
- Subject-Verb Agreement — ensuring the subject and verb in a sentence agree in number Example: "George is going to be late for school because it is raining."
- Prepositional Phrases — a modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object Example: "Nancy eats at the school canteen almost every day."
Exam Tips
Key Definitions to Remember
- Sentence Arrangement: Organizing words into a meaningful sentence
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Matching the subject with the correct form of the verb
- Prepositional Phrases: Phrases that begin with a preposition and include its object
Common Confusions
- Mixing up the order of subjects and verbs
- Misplacing prepositional phrases
Typical Exam Questions
- How do you arrange these words into a sentence? Example: "Joanne and Jane are putting their tight shoes into the cupboard."
- What is the correct subject-verb agreement? Example: "George is going to be late for school because it is raining."
- Where does the prepositional phrase fit in this sentence? Example: "Nancy eats at the school canteen almost every day."
What Examiners Usually Test
- Ability to arrange words into correct sentence structure
- Understanding of subject-verb agreement
- Correct placement of prepositional phrases