Types of Sentences
The dog stole the bone
Declarative sentence
The best part of Christmas
Fragment
S-LV-PN
What is the complete predicate?
A few diamonds appeared in jewelry and clothing for the first time in the 13th century.
Appeared in jewelry and clothing for the first time in the 13th century
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
Both are groups of words, but a clause has a subject and a predicate, but a phrase has one or the other.
This is the worst class ever!
Exclamatory sentence?
The girl ran across the street the car almost hit her.
Fused Sentence/Run-on sentence
This calculus problem looks difficult.
S-InV
What is the simple subject?
A blue notebook with calendar pages and an index of phone numbers keeps Kathy's busy life somewhat organized.
What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
How many weeks until summer vacation?
Interrogative sentence?
If I ever go to New York I want to visit the statue of liberty, but I don't want to take a cab.
Complete sentence
The jacket is lightweight.
S-LV-PA
What is the simple predicate?
According to the law of King Louis IX of France, only the king could own a diamond.
In winter, Canada geese fly southward over the lake.
Give me your cell phone.
Imperative sentence
Tray grabbed his books, he was late for class.
Comma Splice
Adam gave Tyler some help with his algebra homework.
S-TrV-IO-DO
What is the simple subject?
A long book report and an extra reading assignment in history will keep Eric busy this weekend.
Report, assignment
Although I could not afford one, I wanted a new bike.
Dependent Clause
You need to eat your dinner.
Imperative sentence
Last year for Christmas I got a cell phone it didn't have any service on it
Fused Sentence/Run-on
We are sending you the balance of this payment later.
S-TrV-IO-DO
What is the complete subject?
Run for your life!
Implied You
The Canada geese fly south where the weather is warmer.
Independent Clause