Module 1 Grammar Terms: The Sentence

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What is an EXCLAMATORY SENTENCE?

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An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What is a COMMA SPLICE?

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A comma splice is the incorrect joining of two full sentences with just a comma.

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What is a COMPLETE PREDICATE?

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A complete predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is, (verb + modifiers).

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What is a DECLARATIVE SENTENCE?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that conveys information.

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What is a SIMPLE PREDICATE?

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The main verb in a sentence.

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What is a SUBJECT in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is an IMPERATIVE SENTENCE?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request and usually ends with a period or exclamation mark.

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What is a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a COMPLEX SENTENCE?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a FRAGMENT?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.