Stretching sentences

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What does it mean to stretch a sentence?

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To add more details to a sentence to make it longer and more interesting.

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Give an example of a stretched sentence.

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Original: The dog barked. Expanded: The big brown dog barked loudly at the mailman.

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Why is it important to stretch sentences?

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It helps make writing more descriptive and engaging.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

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Give an example of an adjective in a sentence.

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The fluffy cat slept on the warm windowsill.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a noun in a sentence.

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The teacher read a book to the students.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.