sentence structure Archives - Advanced English Lab https://advancedenglishlab.com/tag/sentence-structure/ Learn English in a Better Way Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:56:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://advancedenglishlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cropped-Logo_of_Advanced_English_Lab-removebg-preview-32x32.png sentence structure Archives - Advanced English Lab https://advancedenglishlab.com/tag/sentence-structure/ 32 32 Stronger Sentences for TOEFL & IELTS Writing: Avoid Weak Openings https://advancedenglishlab.com/stronger-sentences-toefl-ielts/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:56:25 +0000 https://advancedenglishlab.com/?p=1460 1. Introduction to Writing Stronger Sentences Many TOEFL and IELTS candidates write grammatically correct sentences but still fail to achieve high scores. Why? Because their sentences lack power and impact. A common reason is the overuse of weak sentence openings such as “There is”, “There are”, “There was”, “There were”, “It is”, and “It was”. This lesson will teach you a […]

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]]> What Is an Appositive? How to Write Like an Advanced English Writer https://advancedenglishlab.com/what-is-an-appositive-how-to-write-like-an-advanced-english-writer/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:03:17 +0000 https://advancedenglishlab.com/?p=1238 Do you write like this? “Dr. Shepherd is a cardiologist. He works at Sunnyvale hospital. He is highly respected by his colleagues.” It’s correct. But it’s short, choppy, and sounds childish. Advanced writers use a powerful tool called an appositive to combine ideas, add detail, and sound more professional. Once you learn it, you can use it […]

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]]> Basic English Word Order: Place & Time – The Golden Rule You Must Know https://advancedenglishlab.com/basic-english-word-order-place-time-the-golden-rule-you-must-know/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:29:48 +0000 https://advancedenglishlab.com/?p=1152 Do you ever find yourself unsure about where to put time and place information in an English sentence? For example, should you say: If you’ve ever hesitated, you’re not alone! Word order is one of the most common challenges for English learners. The good news? There’s a simple rule that will solve this problem forever: […]

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