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What is the primary function of a sentence?
What is the primary function of a sentence?
Which type of sentence is used to ask for information?
Which type of sentence is used to ask for information?
What is the typical structure of a sentence?
What is the typical structure of a sentence?
What is a dependent clause?
What is a dependent clause?
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What is an example of a sentence error?
What is an example of a sentence error?
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What is an independent clause?
What is an independent clause?
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Study Notes
Definition and Function
- A sentence is a unit of language that expresses a complete thought or idea.
- Sentences are used to convey meaning, ask questions, give commands, or express emotions.
Types of Sentences
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Declarative sentences: Statements that provide information or make a declaration.
- Example: The sky is blue.
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Interrogative sentences: Questions that ask for information.
- Example: What is your name?
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Imperative sentences: Commands or requests that tell someone to do something.
- Example: Close the door.
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Exclamatory sentences: Express strong emotions or feelings.
- Example: What a beautiful day!
Sentence Structure
- A sentence typically consists of:
- Subject: The noun or pronoun that performs the action.
- Verb: The action or state of being.
- Object: The noun or pronoun that receives the action.
- Sentence structures can vary, including:
- Simple sentences: One independent clause.
- Compound sentences: Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
- Complex sentences: One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
Sentence Clauses
- Independent clause: A clause that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
- Dependent clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.
Sentence Errors
- Run-on sentence: Two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.
- Fragment sentence: A sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or both.
- Dangling modifier: A word or phrase that is not clearly connected to the sentence.
Definition and Function
- A sentence is a unit of language that expresses a complete thought or idea.
- Sentences are used to convey meaning, ask questions, give commands, or express emotions.
Types of Sentences
- Declarative sentences: Statements that provide information or make a declaration.
- Interrogative sentences: Questions that ask for information.
- Imperative sentences: Commands or requests that tell someone to do something.
- Exclamatory sentences: Express strong emotions or feelings.
Sentence Structure
- A sentence typically consists of a subject, a verb, and an object.
- The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action.
- The verb is the action or state of being.
- The object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action.
Sentence Clauses
- Independent clause: A clause that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
- Dependent clause: A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.
Sentence Errors
- Run-on sentence: Two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.
- Fragment sentence: A sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or both.
- Dangling modifier: A word or phrase that is not clearly connected to the sentence.
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Learn about the different types of sentences, including declarative, interrogative, and imperative sentences, and how they are used to convey meaning and express emotions.
