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What is the definition of a sentence in linguistics?
A sentence is a set of words that conveys a complete thought, typically consisting of a subject and a predicate.
True or False: A sentence must always contain a verb.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb.
sentence
What are the two main types of sentences?
Declarative and interrogative.
Which type of sentence asks a question?
Interrogative sentence.
True or False: An imperative sentence gives a command.
True
What punctuation mark typically ends a declarative sentence?
A period.
Identify the subject in the sentence: ‘The cat sleeps on the mat.’
The cat.
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a complex sentence? A) I like apples. B) Although I like apples, I prefer oranges. C) I run and I swim.
B) Although I like apples, I prefer oranges.
What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?
Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Fill in the blank: A __________ sentence expresses strong emotion.
exclamatory
True or False: Every sentence must have a subject.
True
What is an example of an interrogative sentence?
What time is it?
Which type of sentence provides information?
Declarative sentence.
What is a simple sentence?
A simple sentence contains only one independent clause.
Identify the predicate in the sentence: ‘The dog barked loudly.’
Barked loudly.
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is an example of an imperative sentence? A) Please close the door. B) The door is closed. C) Is the door closed?
A) Please close the door.
What is the difference between a phrase and a sentence?
A phrase does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought, while a sentence does.
True or False: A sentence can be formed with just a subject.
False
What is a run-on sentence?
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.
Fill in the blank: The __________ of a sentence tells what the subject does.
verb
What type of sentence is used to give information?
Declarative sentence.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following sentences is exclamatory? A) I am happy. B) What a beautiful day! C) Are you happy?
B) What a beautiful day!
What is the function of a subject in a sentence?
The subject performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.
True or False: A complex sentence contains at least one dependent clause.
True
