Sentence

• What is a minor sentence?

  A sentence without a main verb
• Can a minor sentence have an auxiliary verb?

  Yes, it can have an auxiliary verb
• What defines a simple sentence?

  One independent clause
• What is a compound sentence?

  More than one independent clause
• What conjunctions are used to join clauses in a compound sentence?

  f a n b o y s
• What is a complex sentence?

  Has a main independent clause and subordinate clause
• What is the structure of a complex sentence?

  Main clause and one or more subordinate clauses
• What are the types of sentence functions mentioned?

  Interrogative, declarative, exclamative, imperative
• What is an interrogative sentence?

  A sentence that asks a question
• What is a declarative sentence?

  A sentence that makes a statement
• What is an exclamative sentence?

  A sentence with an exclamation mark
• What is an imperative sentence?

  A sentence that gives a command
• What are the characteristics of a minor sentence?

  • Lacks a main verb
  • Can include an auxiliary verb
• What distinguishes simple, compound, and complex sentences?

  • Simple: One independent clause
  • Compound: More than one independent clause
  • Complex: One main clause and one or more subordinate clauses
• What are the functions of sentences?

  • Interrogative: Asks a question
  • Declarative: Makes a statement
  • Exclamative: Expresses strong emotion
  • Imperative: Gives a command