Sentences - SS2 English Lesson Note

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It must have a subject and a predicate, and it must be grammatically correct.

The subject is the person or thing that the sentence is about. The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells something about the subject.

In English, sentences can be classified into four main types:

• Declarative sentences make a statement. They end with a period.
• Interrogative sentences ask a question. They end with a question mark.
• Imperative sentences give a command. They end with a period or an exclamation point.
• Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion. They end with an exclamation point.

Here are some examples of sentences:

• Declarative: The cat is on the mat.
• Interrogative: What is the cat doing on the mat?
• Imperative: Sit on the mat, cat!
• Exclamatory: The cat is on the mat!

Here are some tips for writing sentences:

• Make sure that your sentences have a subject and a predicate.
• Use correct grammar and punctuation.
• Vary your sentence structure to make your writing more interesting.
• Use strong verbs to make your sentences more powerful.
• Use adjectives and adverbs to add detail to your sentences.