The Sentence

A Sentence:
A group of words that makes complete sense is called a sentence.
A sentence always begins with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
A sentence has a verb.

Kinds of sentences:
1. Statements:
A sentence that states something is called a statement. (e.g.) The boys made noise.
2. Interrogative:
A sentence that asks a question is called an interrogative sentence. (e.g.) Why are you late?
3. Imperative:
A sentence that expresses a command, a request or a desire is called an imperative sentence. (e.g.) stand up. Please do this. Let me work.
4. Exclamatory:
A sentence that expresses some strong or sudden feelings is called an exclamatory sentence. (e.g.) How beautiful the Tajmahal is!

Subject and Predicate
Subject:
The name of the person or things we speak about is called the subject.
Predicate:
What we say about the subject is called the predicate.
Examples: Sita came here
                    (s)       (p)
                 The elephant    has a long trunk
                           (s)                       (p)
                  Ramu   is my friend
                     (s)             (p)
Try this:
Underline the subject and predicate:

1. My friend will come here tomorrow.
2. They are playing tennis.
3. My mother cooks deliciously.
4. I want to become a doctor.
5. God creates everything.