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	Classroom Today Learn about sentences Sentences Today you are going to learn about sentences an important part of English grammar. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec August Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31   Grammar: Sentences Definition of a sentence. A sentence: contains a subject and a predicate In a sentence: the subject tells who or what the sentence is about the predicate gives information about the subject the predicate of a sentence always includes a verb Sentence Types simple sentence the most basic type of sentence which contains only one independent clause compound sentence has two or more independent clauses or simple sentences which are connected using coordinate conjunctions complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause but differs from a compound sentence in that the clauses are not equal compound - complex sentence composed of a simple sentence and a complex sentence or two complex sentences declarative sentence used most often in spoken and written English and is used to state facts or an argument exclamatory sentence the same as a declarative sentence except that it adds emphasis and usually ends with an exclamation mark imperative sentence used to give a direct command to someone and can end with a period or an exclamation mark depending on the degree of the command interrogative sentence used to ask a direct question and always ends with a question mark loose sentence a long sentence that has the main point at the beginning and typically used by English speakers periodic sentence a long sentence that has the main point at the end and although not typically used, this type of sentence can be dramatic or even persuasive Fun Easy English Grammar Lessons From YOUR Teacher: Sentences This is one of the basic concepts of English grammar you should learn as early as possible when you begin to study English. Test: Grammar Sentences Study the types of sentences listed above. For each test question, you need to choose the correct type of sentence. Click the links to learn more about each type of sentence. 1.  Rie eats breakfast and she goes to work.      a.  simple sentence      b.  compound sentence      c.  complex sentence      d.  compound-complex sentence The correct answer is ........ b. compound sentence 2.  Are you studying for the final exam?      a.  declarative sentence      b.  exclamatory sentence      c.  imperative sentence      d.  interrogative sentence The correct answer is ........ d. interrogative sentence 3.  I would be willing to pay more tuition at this college, if the class sizes were smaller, the teachers were better, and the degree was nationally recognized.      a.  imperative sentence      b.  interrogative sentence      c.  loose sentence      d.  periodic sentence The correct answer is ........ c. loose sentence 4.  Osaka is in the Kansai area of Japan.      a.  declarative sentence      b.  exclamatory sentence      c.  imperative sentence      d.  interrogative sentence The correct answer is ........ a. declarative sentence 5.  While Mio reads a book, she listens to the radio.      a.  simple sentence      b.  compound sentence      c.  complex sentence      d.  compound-complex sentence The correct answer is ........ c. complex sentence 6.  Be quiet!      a.  declarative sentence      b.  exclamatory sentence      c.  imperative sentence      d.  interrogative sentence The correct answer is ........ c. imperative sentence 7.  She listens to the radio.      a.  simple sentence      b.  compound sentence      c.  complex sentence      d.  compound-complex sentence The correct answer is ........ a. simple sentence 8.  If the class sizes were smaller, the teachers were better, and the degree was nationally recognized, I would be willing to pay more tuition at this college.      a.  imperative sentence      b.  interrogative sentence      c.  loose sentence      d.  periodic sentence The correct answer is ........ d. periodic sentence 9.  This food tastes great!      a.  declarative sentence      b.  exclamatory sentence      c.  imperative sentence      d.  interrogative sentence The correct answer is ........ b. exclamatory sentence 10.  After Ayumi eats breakfast, she goes to work or she goes shopping.      a.  simple sentence      b.  compound sentence      c.  complex sentence      d.  compound-complex sentence The correct answer is ........ d. compound-complex sentence More Tests   Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.