Sentence Structure and Types

Definition

• A sentence is a unit of language that expresses a complete thought, idea, or statement.
• It typically consists of a group of words that are grammatically related and convey a meaning.

Structure

• A sentence usually consists of:
  • A subject (the noun or pronoun that performs the action)
  • A predicate (the verb that indicates the action or state)
  • Optional: objects, modifiers, and clauses

Types of Sentences

• Declarative sentences: state a fact or opinion
• Interrogative sentences: ask a question
• Imperative sentences: give a command or make a request
• Exclamatory sentences: express strong emotions or feelings

Sentence Components

• Independent clause: a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence
• Dependent clause: a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
• Phrases: groups of words that function as a unit, but do not contain a subject or predicate
• Modifiers: words or phrases that describe or modify other words or phrases

Sentence Functions

• Statement: provides information or makes a claim
• Question: asks for information or clarification
• Command: gives instruction or direction
• Exclamation: expresses emotion or feeling

Sentence Errors

• Run-on sentence: two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation
• Fragment sentence: a sentence that lacks a subject, predicate, or both
• Dangling modifier: a modifier that is not clearly connected to the word it modifies

Definition of a Sentence

• A sentence is a unit of language that expresses a complete thought, idea, or statement.
• It typically consists of a group of words that are grammatically related and convey a meaning.

Sentence Structure

• A sentence usually consists of:
  • A subject (the noun or pronoun that performs the action)
  • A predicate (the verb that indicates the action or state)
  • Optional: objects, modifiers, and clauses

Major Sentence Types

• Declarative sentences: state a fact or opinion
• Interrogative sentences: ask a question
• Imperative sentences: give a command or make a request
• Exclamatory sentences: express strong emotions or feelings

Sentence Components

• Independent clause: a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence
• Dependent clause: a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
• Phrases: groups of words that function as a unit, but do not contain a subject or predicate
• Modifiers: words or phrases that describe or modify other words or phrases

Functions of Sentences

• Statement: provides information or makes a claim
• Question: asks for information or clarification
• Command: gives instruction or direction
• Exclamation: expresses emotion or feeling

Common Sentence Errors

• Run-on sentence: two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation
• Fragment sentence: a sentence that lacks a subject, predicate, or both
• Dangling modifier: a modifier that is not clearly connected to the word it modifies