The Sentence, Subject & Predicate

 

The Sentence,Subject & Predicate 

1-Sentence Definition,

2-Examples,

3-Important Points,

4-Kinds Of Sentences,

5-Sentence Parts: Subject & Predicate. 

1-Sentence Definition- 

A group of such words which makes complete sense, is called a Sentence.  It can be divided into sentence types.

2-Examples-

•There are twelve months in a year.

•Our cricket team won the match.

•Do not touch this switch. 

3-Important Points-

▪︎Every sentence begins with a capital letter.

▪︎A full stop (.) or question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence. 

▪︎If a group of words does not have a verb it may makes sense but not complete sense. This group of words without a verb is called a Phrase.

                           OR

We can say that the group of words which makes sense, but not complete sense is called a Phrase.

Examples-

•Mother is at home.( at home - is a phrase)

•The boys are playing in the park.( in the park - is a phrase)

•A child ran across the road.( across the road - is a phrase)

•The cat is under the table.( under the table - is a phrase)

•Father will return in a few days. ( in a few days - is a phrase)

4-Kinds Of Sentences-

There are mainly four kinds of Sentences:

1▪︎Declarative Or Assertive Sentences-

It states or declares something. A full stop is used at the end of these kinds of Sentences. 

Examples-

•My name is Bunty and I love playing football. 

•There is a monkey on this tree.

•Sheena will be here any moment. 

•The crowd cheered him loudly. 

Assertive Sentences are divided into TWO Parts:

A- Affirmative Sentences- Those which simply affirm something are called Affirmative Sentences. 

Examples-

•He goes to shop everyday.

•We won the football match.

•The boys played the good game.

•Molly received the letter.

B- Negative Sentences-Those Sentences which simply deny something are called Negative Sentences. 

Examples- 

•He does not go to shop everyday. 

•We did not won the football match. 

•The boys did not play a good game.

•Molly did not receive a letter.

2-Interrogative Sentences-

Those Sentences which simply inquire about something are called Interrogative Sentences. Every Interrogative Sentence ends with a question mark (?).

Examples- 

•Do you play every evening?

•Where are you going now?

•Will you tell me the truth?

•Do you think it will rain today?

3-Imperative Sentences-

Those Sentences which contain command, request, wish, advice or prohibition are called Imperative Sentences. A full stop (.) Or question mark (?) Is used at the end of these kinds of Sentences. 

Examples- 

•Get out of the class.

•Please, keep quiet. 

•Do not touch the switch. 

•Please excuse me this time.

4-Exclamatory Sentences -

Those Sentences which express some strong or sudden feelings such as surprise, pity, wonder, sorrow or joy are called Exclamatory Sentences. 

Examples- 

•How beautiful!

•What a shame!

•Oh! I have spoiled the carpet.

•Bravo! That was a good shot.

5-Sentence Parts : Subject & Predicate-

In a sentence person or thing we speak about is called the Subject. 

What us spoken about that person or thing is called the Predicate. 

Examples-

•My brother(subject) - is driving a new car.(predicate)

•A huge elephant(subject) - is attacking everyone.(predicate)

•Baby(subject) - crawls all over the floor.(predicate)

•The brave man(subject) - fought and killed the snake. (predicate)

•The grass(subject) - is wet with dew.(predicate)

NOTE: 

The subject can be found by taking the verb and asking the question 'who' or 'what'?

Examples- 

•A bad carpenter blames his tools.

•blames is the verb.

•Who blames?

The answer is 'A bad carpenter '

'A bad carpenter ' is the subject. 

ONCE the subject is found then the rest of the sentence will be the Predicate. 

Examples- 

•The Himalayas(subject) - is the highest mountain in the world. (predicate)

•A thing of beauty (subject) - is a joy forever.(predicate)

•Some naughty boys(subject) - were throwing stones at the dogs.(predicate)

•The red car(subject) - has given good service. (predicate)

•The benches(subject) - needs to be repaired. (predicate)