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== Sentences | == Types of sentences == | ||
A statement is a type of simple sentence that expresses a [[fact]] or [[opinion]]. | Sentences comes in different types, they can be statements or questions. | ||
=== Statement === | |||
A statement is a type of simple sentence that expresses a [[fact]] or [[opinion]]. Sentences which are statements will end with a [[Full Stop|full stop]]. | |||
Example statements: | |||
* The sunset is beautiful. (opinion) | |||
* A [[bird]] catches [[fish]]. (fact) | |||
* I love that [[book]]. (opinion) | |||
=== Question === | |||
A question is a type of simple sentence that asks the reader for an answer. Sentences which are questions will end with a [[Question Mark|question mark]]. | |||
Example questions: | |||
* How old are you? | |||
* What colour is your [[hair]]? | |||
* What time is it? | |||
Revision as of 16:20, 26 September 2025
Features of a sentence
Every sentence must:
- be about one idea
- make complete sense
- contain at least one noun
- contain a verb
- start with a capital letter
- end with a full stop (mostly)
We can write sentences in different tenses to tell us when something happened - the past, present or future.
Examples of simple sentences
Types of sentences
Sentences comes in different types, they can be statements or questions.
Statement
A statement is a type of simple sentence that expresses a fact or opinion. Sentences which are statements will end with a full stop.
Example statements:
Question
A question is a type of simple sentence that asks the reader for an answer. Sentences which are questions will end with a question mark.
Example questions:
- How old are you?
- What colour is your hair?
- What time is it?