2 And 3 Flashcards
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What is a sentence?
A sentence is a set of words that expresses a complete thought by following grammatical rules.
What are the four basic types of sentences by structure?
Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound–Complex.
What’s the difference between a sentence and a clause?
A clause can be part of a sentence and may not express a complete idea; a sentence is a maximal clause that stands alone.
What are the core sentence elements?
Subject
Predicate (includes the verb and complements)
Adverbials
Subject and Verb are usually obligatory.
What are examples of sentence functions?
Declarative: Makes a statement
Interrogative: Asks a question
Imperative: Gives a command
Exclamative: Expresses emotion
What is a direct object?
The noun or phrase that receives the verb’s action (e.g., “She read the book”).
What is an indirect object?
The recipient of the direct object (e.g., “She gave him a gift”).
What is a subject attribute (complement)?
Describes the subject after a linking verb (e.g., “She is a teacher”).
What is an object complement?
-Gives more info about the direct object (e.g., “They elected him president”).
What are the 8 basic sentence patterns?
a) SV
b) SVO
c) SVA
d) SVCs
e) SVCo
f) SVOO
g) SVOCo
h) SVOA
. What is a declarative sentence?
A sentence that makes a statement. Can be affirmative or negative. E.g., “He is tired.”
What is a tag question?
A short question added to a statement, seeking confirmation (e.g., “You’re ready, aren’t you?”)
What are wh-questions?
Questions that start with who, what, where, when, why, how, etc. They ask for information
What are alternative questions?
Questions offering two or more choices (e.g., “Do you prefer tea or coffee?”
. What is an exclamative sentence?
Expresses emotion or surprise, often begins with “What” or “How” (e.g., “What a beautiful day!”).
What is an imperative sentence?
Gives a command or request (e.g., “Close the door.”). The subject is usually implied
What is a yes/no question?
A closed question expecting “yes” or “no”. Formed with auxiliary/modal + subject + verb (e.g., “Do you like it?”).
