6 Questions
What is the primary function of a declarative sentence?
to state a fact or opinion
What is the term for a group of words that function as a unit, but do not contain a subject or predicate?
Phrase
What is the error in a sentence that lacks a subject, predicate, or both?
Fragment sentence
What is the term for a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence?
Independent clause
What type of sentence gives instruction or direction?
Imperative sentence
What is the term for a modifier that is not clearly connected to the word it modifies?
Dangling modifier
Study Notes
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
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