Sentence Definition, Components, Types, and Punctuations

What are the two main components of a sentence?

• subject and object

• noun and verb

• subject and predicate

• noun and predicate

What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

• To indicate something that is being discussed

• To show the location of the sentence

• To indicate the tense of the sentence

• To provide the action of the sentence

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a sentence that does not have punctuation.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one word.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that is always a question.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

What punctuation mark is used at the end of an imperative sentence?

• comma (,)

• exclamation mark (!)

• period (.)

• question mark (?)

Provide an example of a complex sentence.

• The sun is shining.

• She is reading a book.

• He went to the store.

• Although it was raining, she went for a run.

What is the definition of a sentence?

• A group of sentences with one topic to discuss

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought and typically contains a subject and a predicate.

• Some sentences that connect each other with various punctuation marks

• Some groups of words having connectors such as and, but, or.

Explain the role of a predicate in a sentence.

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that introduces a new topic.

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that tells what is discussed or said on the subject.

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that describes the setting of the subject.

• The predicate in a sentence is the part that provides additional details about the subject.

What punctuation mark is used to end an exclamatory sentence?

• .

• ,

• ?

• !

Which one is an example of a compound sentence?

• The sun is shining.

• She prefers reading a book while they choose watching a movie.

• He went to the store.

• She went for a run, and he stayed at home.

What punctuation mark is used to end an interrogative sentence?

• comma (,)

• exclamation mark (!)

• period (.)

• question mark (?)