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| Many concepts are required for proper grammar. This post will introduce some key terms needed for casual writing. |
Grammar follows many simple rules which can be difficult to master. One such rule, subject-verb agreement, lays the foundation for clear writing. Key terms for this skill include:
Subject- this is the person, place, or thing that is doing the action.
Verb- a word used to describe an action or state of being.
Object- what is receiving the action.
Example 1: He drove the car.
This simple sentence has one subject, verb, and object.
Example 2: The car was driven by him.
This example is also a simple sentence, so what happened? In the first example the order was subject, verb, and object. The second sentence is read with the object first, the verb second, and the subject last. The second example is wordier without saying anything different. Subject-verb sentences improve readability because they require less words to orient the reader.
Additional readings:
http://grammar.about.com/od/terms/a/topgramterms.htm
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