1. What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It always has:
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A subject (who or what the sentence is about)
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A verb (what the subject does or is)
🟢 Example: She runs fast.
Subject: She
Verb: runs
✅ 2. Parts of a Sentence
| Part | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | The person or thing doing the action | The boy is sleeping. |
| Verb | The action or state of being | She is running. |
| Object | Receives the action | He eats an apple. |
| Complement | Gives more info about the subject or object | She is a teacher. |
| Modifier | Describes or adds detail (e.g., adjectives, adverbs) | They ran quickly. |
✅ 3. Types of Sentences
| Type | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Declarative | States a fact or opinion | I like ice cream. |
| Interrogative | Asks a question | Do you like football? |
| Imperative | Gives a command or request | Please sit down. |
| Exclamatory | Expresses strong emotion | What a beautiful day! |
✅ 4. Sentence Structure Examples
| Structure | Example |
|---|---|
| Simple Sentence | I read books. |
| Compound Sentence | I read books, and I write stories. |
| Complex Sentence | I read books when I have free time. |
| Compound-Complex | I read books, and I write stories when I can. |