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ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition
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What is a sentence?
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A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. It must have a subject and a verb and express a full thought. For example: 'She runs.' or 'I am reading a book.'…
Why can't we make a sentence without a verb?
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Because the verb is the action or state in a sentence. Without a verb, there is no action or state being expressed, so the sentence doesn't make complete sense. For example, 'Rahul' is not a sentence,…
Give an example of a one-word sentence.
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Yes. 'Run.' or 'Stop.' are one-word sentences. They are commands and contain a verb, so they make complete sense in context.
What are the three rules for writing a correct sentence?
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1. Words must be in the correct order to make sense. 2. It must begin with a capital letter. 3. It must end with a full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!).
Correct this: 'where is my book'
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Correct sentence: 'Where is my book?' It now starts with a capital letter and ends with a question mark.
What is an assertive (declarative) sentence?
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A sentence that states or declares something. It ends with a full stop (.). Example: 'It is raining today.'…
What is an interrogative sentence?
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A sentence that asks a question. It always ends with a question mark (?) and often starts with words like 'who', 'what', 'when', 'where', 'why', or 'how'. Example: 'Are you coming to school?'…
What is an imperative sentence?
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A sentence that gives a command, request, or advice. It often has an implied subject 'you'. Example: 'Close the door.' or 'Please pass the salt.'…
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