Sentence Types

What is the definition of a sentence?

• A group of words that express an exclamation

• A group of words that express a partial thought

• A group of words that express a complete thought

• A group of words that express a question

Answer explanation

A sentence is a group of words that express a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What are the two components of a sentence?

• Subject and predicate

• Noun and verb

• Preposition and conjunction

• Adjective and adverb

Answer explanation

The two components of a sentence are the subject and predicate. They work together to form a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

In the sentence 'The great big dog licked my face', what is the subject?

• The dog licked

• Licked my face

• My face

• The great big dog

Answer explanation

The subject of the sentence 'The great big dog licked my face' is 'The great big dog' because it is the noun phrase that performs the action of licking.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

In the sentence 'Are you named David?', what is the subject?

• Named David

• You named

• Are

• You

Answer explanation

The subject in the sentence 'Are you named David?' is 'You' because it is the one performing the action of being named.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

In the sentence 'I am', what is the predicate?

• Named David

• I am

• Am

• I

Answer explanation

The predicate in the sentence 'I am' is 'Am'. It is the verb that describes the action or state of the subject 'I'.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is the subject in the sentence 'Pick up that muffin!'?

• Pick up

• Invisible subject

• That muffin

• You

Answer explanation

The subject in the sentence 'Pick up that muffin!' is 'You'. It is the person who is being instructed to pick up the muffin.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'The great big dog licked my face', what is the subject?

• The dog licked

• My face

• Licked my face

• The great big dog

Answer explanation

The subject of the sentence 'The great big dog licked my face' is 'The great big dog' because it is the noun phrase that performs the action of licking.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

In the sentence 'Are you named David?', what is the subject?

• Are

• You named

• Named David

• You

Answer explanation

The subject in the sentence 'Are you named David?' is 'You' because it is the one being referred to or addressed.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is a declarative sentence?

• A type of sentence that asks a question

• A type of sentence that makes a statement

• A type of sentence that gives a command

• A type of sentence that expresses surprise

Answer explanation

A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement. It is not a question, command, or expression of surprise.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which sentence type is used to convey information?

• Exclamatory sentence

• Imperative sentence

• Interrogative sentence

• Declarative sentence

Answer explanation

The correct sentence type to convey information is a declarative sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D