Sentences

What is a sentence?

• A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A sentence is a mathematical equation used to solve problems.

• A sentence is a type of punctuation used to end a statement.

• A sentence is a group of letters that form a word.

What are the two main parts of a sentence?

• preposition and conjunction

• subject and predicate

• adjective and adverb

• noun and verb

Give an example of a complete sentence.

• Running in the park

• Under the table

• Happy birthday!

• She went to the store.

What is a fragment?

• A fragment is a small piece or a part of something, often incomplete on its own.

• A fragment is a complete whole

• A fragment is a type of musical instrument

• A fragment is a large, fully formed piece

Can a question be a complete sentence?

• Yes

• No, it must always be a statement

• Yes, but only if it includes a subject and a verb

• No, it must always end with a question mark

What is a run-on sentence?

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that is too short and lacks proper structure.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that is grammatically correct and well-structured.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains only one clause.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions to connect them.

What is a subject in a sentence?

• The subject in a sentence is the adverb

• The subject in a sentence is the verb

• The subject in a sentence is the person, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

• The subject in a sentence is the punctuation used

What is a predicate in a sentence?

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that contains the noun and describes the subject.

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that contains the conjunction and connects the subject and verb.

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that contains the adverb and describes the action.

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that contains the verb and describes the action or state of the subject.

What is the difference between a statement and a question?

• A statement is always true, while a question can be true or false

• A statement is always longer than a question

• A statement is used to express doubt, while a question is used to express certainty

• The difference between a statement and a question is that a statement is a declaration or expression of fact, opinion, or belief, while a question is an interrogative expression that seeks information.

What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

• The purpose of punctuation in a sentence is to clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate different parts of the sentence.

• To make the sentence longer

• To add color to the sentence

• To confuse the reader