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What is a necessary component of a complete sentence?
What is a necessary component of a complete sentence?
- A subject and a predicate (correct)
- A subject and an adjective
- A predicate
- An adverb and a noun
What is the primary purpose of an interrogative sentence?
What is the primary purpose of an interrogative sentence?
- To give a command
- To ask a question (correct)
- To make a statement
- To express emotions
What type of sentence is used to give a command?
What type of sentence is used to give a command?
- Exclamatory sentence
- Imperative sentence (correct)
- Interrogative sentence
- Declarative sentence
What is the main characteristic of a declarative sentence?
What is the main characteristic of a declarative sentence?
What is true about the sentences 'My favorite color is red.' and 'I brought orange slices for lunch.'?
What is true about the sentences 'My favorite color is red.' and 'I brought orange slices for lunch.'?
What type of sentence is the following example: 'The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.'?
What type of sentence is the following example: 'The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.'?
What happens when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate?
What happens when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate?
What is the primary function of exclamatory sentences?
What is the primary function of exclamatory sentences?
What type of sentence would the following example be: 'Don't forget the leash.'?
What type of sentence would the following example be: 'Don't forget the leash.'?
What is the most common type of sentence?
What is the most common type of sentence?
Study Notes
What Is a Sentence?
- A complete sentence must have a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (the verb of the sentence; what the subject is or does).
- A sentence without a subject or predicate is incomplete, known as a fragment, and can be confusing for readers.
Types of Sentences
- Interrogative sentences ask questions and end in question marks.
- Exclamatory sentences communicate emotions and end in exclamation points.
- Imperative sentences give commands, e.g. "Walk the dog." or "Don't forget the leash."
Declarative Sentences
- Declarative sentences make up a huge bulk of our everyday speech and writing.
- A declarative sentence declares something, making a statement, and ends in a period.
- Examples of declarative sentences include:
- Statements of fact, e.g. "My favorite color is red."
- Descriptions, e.g. "Basketball is an exciting game to watch."
- Interesting facts, e.g. "Sharks sleep with their eyes open."
- Declarative sentences do not ask questions, give commands, or express emotions.
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Learn about the basics of sentences, including the requirements for a complete sentence and the different types of sentences. This quiz covers the fundamentals of English grammar.
