Definitions 1
What is the definition of "Subject"?
The subject is WHO or WHAT the sentence is about
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"So everyone screamed"
This sentence is a SENTENCE FRAGMENT!
This is an dependent clause. It does not make sense on it's own.
What is the definition of a Declarative Sentence? What does it end with?
A declarative sentence TELLS SOMETHING and ends with a PERIOD.
If your teacher told you to write an essay about your personal life. What type of essay would it be?
It would be an Personal Narrative Essay!
Personal Narrative essay includes information about your life or someone else's life. It includes events that has happened to a particular person.
It has a plot, point of view, setting and conflict!
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"Did you remember to bring my basketball shoes?"
This sentence is an "Interrogative sentence"
What is the definition of "Predicate"?
The predicate is what the subject DOES. It tells the action of a sentence.
Identify the "SIMPLE SUBJECT" in this sentence. EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"My mom cooked dinner for us last night."
The simple subject in this sentence is "Mom"
What is the definition of a Interrogative Sentence? What does it end with?
A interrogative sentence ASK SOMETHING. It ends with a QUESTION MARK.
If your teacher told you to write an essay where the purpose is to inform your audience. What type of essay would it be?
It would be an Expository/Informative essay!
Expository + Informative = SAME MEANING!
You would teach the readers about a certain subject through your essay.
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"I can't believe we have three test today!"
This sentence is an "Exclamatory sentence"
A COMPLETE SENTENCE must have two things. What are those two things?
A complete sentence must have a subject AND a predicate.
Identify the "SIMPLE PREDICATE" in this sentence. EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"My sister accidentally kicked the soccer ball over the fence."
The simple predicate in this sentence is "Kicked"
What is the definition of a Imperative Sentence? What does it end with?
A imperative sentence GIVES AN ORDER. It ends with a PERIOD.
If your teacher told you to write an essay about a particular person's life in chronological order. What type of essay would it be?
It would be an Biography!
A Biography is a story about SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE!
It is written in CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. Starting from the moment they were born, to their current age or death.
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"Give me something to drink. I'm very thirsty.".
This sentence is an "Imperative sentence"
What is the definition of "Sentence Fragment"?
Sentence Fragment is a group of words that DO NOT express a complete thought. (NOT A COMPLETE SENTENCE)
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"The dog chased the mailman"
This sentence is a COMPLETE SENTENCE!
What is the definition of a Exclamatory Sentence? What does it end with?
A exclamatory sentence expresses STRONG FEELING. It ends with an EXCLAMATION POINT!!!!
If your teacher told you to write an essay about something you STRONGLY BELIEVE IN. SOMETHING YOU WANT OTHERS TO BELIEVE IN AS WELL. What type of essay would it be?
It would be an Persuasive Essay!
Persuasive essay has feelings, you are trying to get others to be on your side.
You write to influence, persuade or argue.
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"Amazing! I can't wait to watch that movie!".
This sentence is an "Exclamatory sentence"
What is the definition of a "Run-on sentence"?
A Run-on sentence is two sentences that RUN WITH EACH OTHER BUT DON'T MAKE SENSE.
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"I studied for my grammar test last night i should make a good grade because of my hard work."
This sentence is a RUN-ON SENTENCE! A period is suppose to go after night.
Which TWO sentence types can be easily confused when saying it out loud?
*both show emotion*
Imperative and Exclamatory can be easily confused when saying it out loud because sometimes people say the imperative sentence very loud with a lot of emotion and people can easily confuse it as an Exclamatory sentence....
For exp:
Imperative: Go wash the dishes now= ORDER
Exclamatory: GO WASH THE DISHES NOW!= STRONG EMOTION.
If your teacher told you to write an essay where the purpose is to entertain. The writer is not limited. He or she can use a variety of expressive forms such as fiction, non-fiction, science fiction etc...What type of essay would it be?
The essay would be Creative writing!
Identify this sentence and tell me what type of sentence this is....EXPLAIN WHY YOU CHOSE YOUR ANSWER!
"I'm going to volleyball practice after-school."
This sentence is an "Declarative sentence"