Here are the basics of a sentence:
1. Definition
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It must have:
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A subject (who or what the sentence is about)
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A predicate (what the subject does or is)
2. Parts of a Sentence
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Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea doing the action.
Example: "The dog barked."* -
Predicate: The action or state of being.
Example: "The dog barked."
3. Types of Sentences
There are four main types:
| Type | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Declarative | Makes a statement | The sky is blue. |
| Interrogative | Asks a question | Is it raining? |
| Imperative | Gives a command or request | Please sit down. |
| Exclamatory | Shows strong feeling | What a beautiful view! |
4. Sentence Structure Types
| Structure Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | One independent clause | I like coffee. |
| Compound | Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction | I like coffee, and I like tea. |
| Complex | One independent + one or more dependent clauses | I drink coffee because I’m tired. |
| Compound-Complex | At least two independent + one or more dependent clauses | I like tea, but I drink coffee because it wakes me up. |
5. Capitalization & Punctuation
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Always start with a capital letter
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Always end with a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!)