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Sentences:
A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete thought.
One part of the sentence tells who or what – this part is called the subject.
The other part of the sentence tells what the subject is or does – this part is called the predicate.
Ex: An artist (Subject) carves the horse from wood (predicate).
Kinds of Sentences:
Statements – A statement is a sentence that tells something.
Ex. We are going to the art museum.
Questions- A question is a sentence that asks something.
Ex. Do you like this picture?
Commands- A command is a sentence that gives an order or a direction.
Ex. Look at the bright colors.
Exclamations- An exclamation is a sentence that shows strong feeling.
Ex. Wow, this picture is outstanding!
Punctuating Sentences:
Using punctuation is one way for a writer to make his or her meaning clear.
A Statement and Command end with a period (.)
A Question ends with a question mark (?)
An Exclamation ends with an exclamation mark (!)
Complete and Simple Subjects:
Every complete sentence has a subject and a predicate.
The person, place , or thing the sentence is about is called the simple subject.
The complete subject of a sentence includes the simple subject and all the other words in the subject that describe it.
Ex. The Silver flute sounds very pretty
Simple Subject = flute
Complete Subject = The silver flute
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