Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a predicate.

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What punctuation is used to end a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to indicate a question.

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What punctuation is used to express strong emotion or emphasis?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas.

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Is 'The baby learns to walk.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('The baby') and a predicate ('learns to walk').

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the function of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.

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How do you punctuate the sentence: 'What game do you want to play'?

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You should add a question mark at the end: 'What game do you want to play?'

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How do you punctuate the sentence: 'Watch out, that's hot'?

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You should add an exclamation mark at the end: 'Watch out, that's hot!'