Rules for Complete Sentences

The video tutorial explains the two essential rules for forming complete sentences: having at least one subject and one verb, and expressing a complete thought. It provides examples to illustrate these rules, showing how some phrases may lack a subject or fail to convey a complete thought, thus not qualifying as complete sentences. The tutorial concludes with an example of a complete sentence that meets both criteria.

What is the first rule for a complete sentence?

• It must have a subject and a verb.

• It must be longer than five words.

• It must start with a capital letter.

• It must contain an adjective.

What is the second rule for a complete sentence?

• It must end with a period.

• It must contain a noun.

• It must express a complete thought.

• It must have a subject and a verb.

Does the phrase 'while you are in the library' pass the first rule of a complete sentence?

• No, it does not have a subject or a verb.

• No, it does not have a verb.

• No, it does not have a subject.

• Yes, it has a subject and a verb.

Why is 'while you are in the library' not a complete sentence?

• It is too short.

• It does not express a complete thought.

• It does not have a verb.

• It does not have a subject.

In the phrase 'walking the dog', what is missing to make it a complete sentence?

• A conjunction

• An object

• A subject

• A verb

Why is 'walking the dog' not considered a complete sentence?

• It is a question.

• It does not have a subject.

• It does not have a verb.

• It does not express a complete thought.

Does the phrase 'Joe Smith lies' pass the first rule of a complete sentence?

• No, it does not have a verb.

• Yes, it has a subject and a verb.

• No, it does not have a subject or a verb.

• No, it does not have a subject.

Why is 'Joe Smith lies' considered a complete sentence?

• It starts with a capital letter.

• It is a long sentence.

• It has a subject and a verb.

• It contains an adjective.

What should you do when you come across a sentence to determine if it is complete?

• Check if it starts with a capital letter.

• Check if it has a subject and a verb, and if it expresses a complete thought.

• Check if it contains an adjective.

• Check if it is longer than five words.

What is the purpose of the two rules discussed in the video?

• To identify complete and incomplete sentences.

• To start sentences with a capital letter.

• To write longer sentences.

• To use more adjectives.