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What is the primary role of the simple subject in a sentence?
Which punctuation marks can be used to end a sentence?
What indicates that a group of words is not a complete sentence?
What does the complete predicate include?
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Which of the following is a feature of a complete sentence?
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Study Notes
Sentence Definition
- A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
- Sentences tell, ask, command, or express strong feelings.
- The first letter of a sentence is always capitalized.
- Every sentence ends with a punctuation mark (period, question mark, or exclamation point).
Identifying Sentences
- To determine if a group of words is a sentence, ask:
- Does it contain a subject and a predicate?
- Does it make sense independently?
- Do you naturally pause after the words when reading them?
Sentence Parts
- Sentences have two main parts: the subject and the predicate.
- The simple subject tells what the sentence is about and can be a noun or pronoun.
- The simple predicate tells what the subject is or does and is always a verb.
- The complete subject includes the simple subject and any words that describe it.
- The complete predicate includes the simple predicate and any words that modify or extend it.
Sentence Fragments
- A sentence fragment is missing either the subject or the main verb.
- It doesn't express a complete thought.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of what constitutes a sentence and how to identify its components. You'll learn about subjects, predicates, and the differences between complete sentences and fragments. Test your understanding of sentence structure and punctuation rules.
