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Some of the most basic and important English grammar rules relate directly to sentence structure. These rules specify that: A singular subject needs a singular predicate. A sentence needs to express a complete thought. Another term for a sentence is an independent clause:  Clauses, like any sentence, have a subject and predicate too. If a group of words does not have a subject and predicate, it is a phrase. If a clause can stand alone and make a complete thought, then it is independent and can be called a sentence. If clauses do not express a complete thought, they are called dependent clauses. An example of a dependent clause, which is not a sentence, is “when I finish my work.” A dependent clause needs an independent clause to make it whole. Subjects and Predicates Basic to any language is the sentence, which expresses a complete thought and consists of a subject and a predicate. The  subject  is the star of the sentence; the person, animal, or thing that is t...

These first eight phrases can be used in many different situations. 1. Thanks so much. This is a simple sentence you can use to thank someone. To add detail, say: Thanks so much + for + [noun] / [-ing verb]. For example: Thanks so much for  the birthday money. Thanks so much for  driving me home. 2. I really appreciate… You can also use this phrase to thank someone. For example, you might say: I really appreciate  your help. Or you can combine #1 and #2: Thanks so much  for cooking dinner.  I really appreciate  it. Thanks so much.   I really appreciate  you cooking dinner. 3. Excuse me. When you need to get through but there’s someone blocking your way, say “Excuse me.” You can also say this phrase to politely get someone’s attention. For example: Excuse me  sir, you dropped your wallet. Excuse me , do you know what time it is? 4. I’m sorry. Use this phrase to apologize, whether for something big or small. Use “for” to give mor...