Basic Sentence Parts

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What punctuation is used at the end of an interrogative sentence?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of an interrogative sentence.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb. Example: In 'She kicked the ball,' 'ball' is the direct object.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The cat sleeps,' 'the cat' is the subject.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'