Types of Sentences

What is a command?

• A command is a suggestion that someone can choose to follow.

• A command is a sentence that tells someone to do something.

• A command is a question that seeks information.

• A command is a statement that expresses a fact.

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

• By adding a period, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon.

• By removing all conjunctions from the sentence.

• By rewriting the sentence in passive voice.

• By using only short sentences without conjunctions.

What is a sentence fragment?

• A complete thought expressed in a single sentence.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A sentence that contains multiple clauses.

What punctuation marks are used at the end of sentences?

• Period (.) for statements, Question mark (?) for questions, Exclamation mark (!) for exclamations.

• Comma (,) for pauses, Semicolon (;) for connections, Colon (:) for lists.

• Apostrophe (') for possession, Hyphen (-) for compound words, Quotation marks (" ") for dialogue.

• Dash (–) for interruptions, Parentheses (()) for additional information, Ellipsis (...) for trailing off.

What is the purpose of a question mark?

• A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

• A question mark is used to express excitement in a sentence.

• A question mark is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

• A question mark is used to denote a command in a sentence.

What is an exclamation?

• A sentence that expresses strong emotion or excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.

• A type of question that requires an answer.

• A statement that provides information without emotion.

• A command that instructs someone to do something.

What is a question?

• A question is a sentence that asks for information. It ends with a question mark.

• A question is a statement that provides information.

• A question is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• A question is a command that instructs someone to do something.

What is a statement?

• A statement is a question that seeks information.

• A statement is a command that instructs someone to do something.

• A statement is a sentence that provides information or expresses an idea. It ends with a period.

• A statement is a phrase that expresses a wish or desire.

What is the purpose of a period?

• To indicate a pause in speech

• To show that the thought is complete

• To separate items in a list

• To emphasize a point

What is an example of an exclamation?

• Hooray for the team!

• What a beautiful day!

• Can you believe it?

• Let's go to the park!