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Sentence Basics
Is your sentence structurally sound?
Sentence Defined
A sentence consists of…– A subject– A predicate& it expresses a complete thought
• The werewolf had a toothache• Subject = The werewolf• Predicate = had a toothache
Just what is a subject and why do I have to have one?
Subject = the who or what doing or being in a sentence…it is what the other words in the sentence are gossiping about.
Example: – The werewolf had a toothache.
And just what do you mean when you say predicate?
Predicate = the part of the sentence that has something to say about the subject.
Example:– The were wolf had a toothache.
Can there be more than one?
Yes! – Compounds…more than one thing is
going on and more than one is going on about it…
Compound Subject…– The werewolf or his wife wreaked havoc in the
pantry.Compound Predicate…
– Mog had a baby and named her blaze.
What is your sentence really saying?
Declarative– Makes a statement of fact, wish, intent or
feeling There are werewolves in the pantry.
Interrogative– Asks a question
Are there werewolves in the pantry? Imperative
– Gives a command, request or direction Stop that werewolf.
More types…
Exclamatory– Expresses a strong feeling
Look out! There are werewolves in the pantry.
Conditional– Expresses wishes or conditions
contrary to factIf there is a werewolf in the pantry then we
have a serious problem.