YOGYAKARTA - In English, a nominal sentence is the type of sentence that does not use a word (verb) as the core of its predicate, This sentence relies on noun, word of nature (adjective), or other phrases to provide information about the subject. So what are the examples of the nominal English sentence?
The nominal sentence usually contains "to be" (is, am, are, were, were) or other connecting words such as "come" or "seem" as copula. This sentence is often used to provide descriptions, state identity, or show certain circumstances. For those who are improving mastery of English, you should understand the use and examples of nominal sentences.
The nominal sentence can be formed with various patterns depending on the information you want to convey. To be able to write or use the nominal sentence correctly, you need to understand the patterns that form the sentences.
Here are some basic patterns and their use of English nominal sentences that you need to understand:
This pattern is used to identify subjects with nouns.
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This pattern is used to provide a description or state of the subject.
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This pattern is used to show the location or position of the subject.
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Apart from "to be", there are other words such as "come," "seem," or "appear" used as a liaison.
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After knowing the pattern of formation of the nominal sentence, let's look at the examples of sentences. Here are various examples of nominal sentences based on the pattern that has been stated:
The word "to be" has an important role in the nominal sentence. Make sure you understand the change in the form "to be" according to the subject and time (tense). Example:
Make sure the shape of the "to be" is in accordance with the subject. For example:
For description, select a word of nature or phrase that is relevant to the subject. This will make your sentence clearer and more meaningful.
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That's an example of a nominal sentence in English that is important to understand. The nominal sentence serves to provide a description, state identity, or show circumstances without involving direct action. Also read narrational examples of text in English.
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