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11 Cards in this Set
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What is a sentence? What does it contain?
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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.
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What does the subject of a sentence name?
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The subject of a sentence names: The person(s) speaking; or the person spoken to; or The person(s) or thing(s) spoken about.
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What is a predicate?
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The predicate is the part of the sentence taht tells what the subject is or does, or what is done to the subject.
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What is the Simple Predicate? What form is it usually in?
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The Simple Predicate is the main verb of the sentence plus any helping verbs, usually in the form of the verb "to be."
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What are the four types of sentences?
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Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory.
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What is the purpose of an declarative sentence?
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A declarative sentence makes a statement. e.g. We are leaving.
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What is the purpose of an interrogative sentence?
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A interrogative sentence asks a question. e.g. Is your name Sue?
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What is the purpose of an imperative sentence?
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An imperative sentence states a command or request.
e.g. Send this package by courier. |
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What is the purpose of an exclamatory sentence?
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A exclamatory sentence expresses a strong feeling.
e.g. That's amazing! |
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What is a sentence fragment?
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A sentence fragment is a group of words that express an incomplete thought.
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When are Run-on sentences usually written?
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Run-on sentences are usually written when a comma is used at the end of a complete sentence instead of a period, exclamation mark or question mark.
e.g. Mr. Wilson hired a new administrative assistant, she will begin her new job on Monday. |
