Types of Sentences

What is the best definition of a sentence? 

• words
• a group of words
• complete thought
• a group of words that expresses a complete thought

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What is the best definition of  a fragment?

• subject and predicate
• a group of words that doesn't express a complete thought
• missing a subject and a predicate
• a group of words

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the definition of an exclamatory sentence? 

• makes a statement
• gives a direction or command
• asks a question
• shows strong emotion

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Is this a sentence or a fragment?
Mary woke up late and had to hurry this morning.

• Sentence
• Fragment

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the definition of a declarative sentence? 

• makes a statement
• gives a direction or command
• asks a question
• shows strong emotion

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

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An imperative sentence ends with a ________.

• .
• ./!
• ?
• !

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CCSS.L.1.1J

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What type of sentence is this? 
Run to the car Mary!

• Declarative
• Imperative
• Interrogative
• Exclamatory

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

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What type of sentence is this? 
Sit down everyone.

• Declarative
• Imperative
• Interrogative
• Exclamatory

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

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Is this a sentence or a fragment?
She drove past a Starbucks and decided to buy a cup of coffee.

• Sentence
• Fragment

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Is this a sentence or a fragment?
And did not bring her history essay due today.

• Sentence
• Fragment

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CCSS.L.4.1F