Writing 2: What is a sentence?

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It usually contains a subject and a verb.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Can a single word be a sentence?

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Yes, a single word can be a sentence if it expresses a complete thought, like 'Go!'.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The dog barks.' is a complete sentence because it has a subject (the dog) and a verb (barks).

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Is 'On the couch.' a sentence?

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No, 'On the couch.' is not a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What makes a sentence a statement?

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A statement is a type of sentence that provides information and can be true or false.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request.