Definitions
a statement
A declarative sentence
questions and ends with a question mark
An interrogative sentence
the verb part of the sentence
a predicate
Clear, organized writing creates clear, organized thinking.
simple sentence
declarative sentence
What time is this class over? (#1 question I hear every day)
interrogative sentence
(ALSO - the schedule is on the board!)
one independent clause
A simple sentence
exclaims and ends with an exclamation mark
An exclamatory sentence
a word that looks like a verb but is used as a noun or is used to add detail
A verbal
Keep the air free from flying objects.
simple sentence
an imperative sentence
O Romeo, Romeo, brave Mercutio is dead!
a exclamatory sentence
a simple sentence
commands and has the implied subject, you.
An imperative sentence
a group of words containing an appositive that explains or defines words in front of it
An appositive phrase
a noun that explains or defines the word in front of it
An appositive
What is the most important thing in this classroom?
an interrogative sentence
also SAFETY!
If you don't do your work, you'll have a low grade and you won't be able to play in the game tonight.
a compound-complex sentence
a declarative sentence
two or more independent clauses (IC) joined in one of four ways: with a comma and a coordinating conjunction; with a semicolon; with a dash; or with a colon.
A compound sentence
questions and ends with a question mark
An interrogative sentence
a verbal that ends in –ing and is used as a noun
A gerund
After Mr. H reads the questions, students with the correct answers raise their hands to buzz in.
A complex sentence
declarative sentence
I make the jeopardy game - you win the candy.
a compound sentence
a declarative sentence
at least TWO independent clauses (IC) and at least ONE dependent clause (DC).
A compound-complex sentence
a sentence containing one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
A complex sentence
a verbal that acts as an adjective to add detail and ends in –ed or –ing or -en
A participle
When we play jeopardy, Mr. H tries his best to see who raises their hand first and his students respect his judgement.
A compound-complex sentence
declarative sentence
If more than one person speaks at once, no one will be heard.
complex sentence
declarative sentence