A sentence is a group of words that makes a complete thought. It always begins with a

capital letter and usually ends with a period. Example: When you finish your homework

A fragment is a separated part of a sentence that does not make a complete thought.

Example: When you finish your homework.

A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period.

Example: Spiders have eight legs.

An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark.

Example: How many legs do most insects have?

An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. It ends with a period.

Example: Please put the paper in the pile.

An exclamatory sentence shows sudden or strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation

point. Example: Watch out for that car!

Sentences can be either long or short, but good sentences should be interesting.

Example: My dog is fun. (boring)

My puppy likes to catch a rubber ball with his teeth. (interesting)

A run-together sentence is a poorly written sentence containing too many ideas joined

by and, and so, or and then.

1. leave out and, and so, or and then
2. add capital letters and end marks to make new sentences

Example: The young boy wanted to give something to Jesus and so he offered Him his lunch.

Corrected: The young boy wanted to give something to Jesus. He offered Him his lunch.

1. add one of these words to the beginning of the sentence: after, because, since,

when, or while

2. put a comma in place of and so or and then

Example: The young boy wanted to give something to Jesus and so he offered Him his lunch.

Corrected: Since the young boy wanted to give something to Jesus, he offered Him his

lunch.