La oración y sus clases Flashcards
What is the definition of a sentence in linguistics?
A sentence is a grammatical unit that expresses a complete thought.
True or False: A sentence can consist of a single word.
True
What are the main classes of sentences?
The main classes of sentences are declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
Fill in the blank: A __________ sentence makes a statement.
declarative
What type of sentence asks a question?
Interrogative sentence
True or False: Imperative sentences give commands or requests.
True
What punctuation typically ends an exclamatory sentence?
An exclamation mark
Fill in the blank: An interrogative sentence typically begins with a __________.
question word (e.g., who, what, where, when, why)
What is the purpose of a declarative sentence?
To provide information or express an opinion.
What is an example of an imperative sentence?
Please close the door.
True or False: Exclamatory sentences can also be declarative.
False
What is the structure of a simple sentence?
A simple sentence consists of a subject and a predicate.
Fill in the blank: A __________ sentence contains two or more independent clauses.
compound
What distinguishes a complex sentence from a compound sentence?
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
True or False: All sentences must have a subject.
True
What is an example of a complex sentence?
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
What type of sentence conveys strong emotion?
Exclamatory sentence
Fill in the blank: The main verb in a sentence is known as the __________.
predicate
What type of sentence would you use to give advice?
Imperative sentence
True or False: Declarative sentences can be both positive and negative.
True
What is the role of conjunctions in compound sentences?
To connect two independent clauses.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
A sentence that has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Fill in the blank: A __________ sentence can be identified by its questioning nature.
interrogative
