what are sentences? by: mrs. mcnutt and mrs. brown september 2007

What are Sentences?

By: Mrs. McNutt and Mrs. Brown

September 2007

What is a sentence??

A grammatically self-contained group of words that expresses a statement, a question, a command, a wish, or an exclamation

A sentence tells a complete idea!

Examples of Sentences

Today we are going to lunch at 11:06. Are you going to the park after

school? Look at that dolphin jumping out of the

water! Have you ever been to Florida? Go get me a piece of paper.

Sentence Fragments

A sentence fragment is part of a sentence set off by a capital letter and final punctuation.

It is not a complete idea, but is instead a part of an idea.

It cannot be left alone. Don't ever let length be your guide, for

a sentence can be two words (He jumps) and a fragment fifty.

Examples of Sentence Fragments

The circus clowns under the big top. At the store. Singing with who? Ran across the street and up a tall,

newly blooming tree. When the girl ran across the street. The girl who ate all the cake.

Choose the Sentences

(1) Today I am going to play tennis. (2) When I play tennis. (3) I will be sure to bring my tennis racquet and tennis balls. (4) I am usually an excellent tennis player, except when I am playing on clay tennis courts. (5) Sometimes I’m good. (6) However, I always enjoy playing tennis whenever I can get the chance to play. (7) Do you like to play tennis?

Choose the Sentence (Answers)

(1) Today I am going to play tennis. (2) When I play tennis. (3) I will be sure to bring my tennis racquet and tennis balls. (4) I am usually an excellent tennis player, except when I am playing on clay tennis courts. (5) Sometimes I’m good. (6) However, I always enjoy playing tennis whenever I can get the chance to play. (7) Do you like to play tennis?

Types of Sentences

There are 4 types of sentencesDeclarative SentencesInterrogative SentencesImperative SentencesExclamatory Sentences

Declarative Sentences

Makes a STATEMENT Ends with a period Most common type of sentence

Examples of Declarative Sentences

He asked which path leads back to the lodge.

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States.

Your teachers are Mrs. McNutt and Mrs. Brown.

There are many classrooms in our school.

Interrogative Sentences

Asks a QUESTION Ends with a question mark ?????

Examples of Interrogative Sentences

Does money grow on trees? Can you come to my house after

school? Do you own any Webkins? What time do we go to lunch? How old are you? When is your birthday?

Imperative Sentences

Gives a COMMAND or makes a REQUEST

Ends with a period

Examples of Imperative Sentences

Get me some paper. Go to music. Use this door to go outside. Don’t leave the door unlocked. Find your dog.

Exclamatory Sentences

Expresses strong FEELINGS Ends with an exclamation mark !!!!!!!!

Examples of Exclamatory Sentences

I love school! Ice cream is my favorite! Auburn won the game! I lost my dog! You should be careful when crossing

the street! I aced the test!

Let’s take a quiz!!!

See how well you remember the four types of sentences and the difference between sentences and fragments!

Question 1

What is a group of words that expresses a complete thought?

A. A sentenceB. A fragmentC. Imperative

Question 2

What is a group of words that expresses part of a thought?

A. A sentenceB. A fragmentC. Imperative

Question 3

This type of sentence makes a STATEMENT.

A. ImperativeB. FragmentC. DeclarativeD. Interrogative

Question 4

This type of sentence asks a QUESTION

A. ImperativeB. ExclamatoryC. DeclarativeD. Interrogative

Question 5

This type of sentence gives a COMMAND or makes a REQUEST.


Question 6

This type of sentence expresses strong FEELINGS


Question 7

Going to the park.

A. SentenceB. Fragment

Question 8

We will play on the slides.


Question 9

After we play on the slides, we will swing.


Question 10

We swing.


Question 11

Will you please sweep the back porch for me?


Question 12

John took a hike up the mountain.


Question 13

That was so exciting!


Question 14

Get some rest tonight.


Question 15

Oh no!


Question 16

Sing a little more softly, please.


Question 17

What is your favorite song?


Question 18

Don’t cut yourself!


Question 19

Empty this jug of spoiled milk.


Question 20

I will copy my notes for you.


Question 21

Your heart is an organ in your body.


Questions 22 – 25

Write your own example of the following types of sentences.

22. Declarative23. Imperative24. Interrogative25. Exclamatory

what are sentences? by: mrs. mcnutt and mrs. brown september 2007

Documents

examples of sentences

period slide

tennis racquet

tennis balls

common type of sentence

excellent tennis player

clay tennis courts

examples of sentence