Sentence Basics

Is your sentence structurally sound?

Sentence Defined

A sentence consists of…– A subject– A predicate& it expresses a complete thought

• The werewolf had a toothache• Subject = The werewolf• Predicate = had a toothache

Just what is a subject and why do I have to have one?

Subject = the who or what doing or being in a sentence…it is what the other words in the sentence are gossiping about.

Example: – The werewolf had a toothache.

And just what do you mean when you say predicate?

Predicate = the part of the sentence that has something to say about the subject.

Example:– The were wolf had a toothache.

Can there be more than one?

Yes! – Compounds…more than one thing is

going on and more than one is going on about it…

Compound Subject…– The werewolf or his wife wreaked havoc in the

pantry.Compound Predicate…

– Mog had a baby and named her blaze.

What is your sentence really saying?

Declarative– Makes a statement of fact, wish, intent or

feeling There are werewolves in the pantry.

Interrogative– Asks a question

Are there werewolves in the pantry? Imperative

– Gives a command, request or direction Stop that werewolf.

More types…

Exclamatory– Expresses a strong feeling

Look out! There are werewolves in the pantry.

Conditional– Expresses wishes or conditions

contrary to factIf there is a werewolf in the pantry then we

have a serious problem.